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Does x=5 satisfy the equation 3x + 2 +5x= 95 explain

User Mattygabe
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No, it doesn't satisfy the equation

Explanation:

3x + 2 +5x = 95

Now putting the value of x

3×5 + 2 + 5×5 = 95

15 + 2 + 25 = 95

42 ≠ 95

Hence, x = 5 doesn't satisfy the equation 3x + 2 +5x= 95

User Gian Luigi Romita
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

3x + 2 +5x

if x=5

3(5)+2+5(5)

=15+2+25

=42 which is not equal to 95

User David Soergel
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