Question

For which of the following is x = -5 a solution? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Options 2, 3, 4, 5 are the solutions.

Explanation:

Option 1).

x + 10 = -5

x = -10 - 5

x = -15

Therefore, x = -5 is not the solution.

Option 2).

-x² + 50 = 25

-x² = 25 - 50

-x² = -25

x² = 25

x = ±5

Therefore, x = -5 is a solution

Option (3)

|2x| = 10

2x = ± 10

x = ± 5

Therefore, x = -5 is a solution.

Option (4)

x < 0

Since, -5 < 0

Therefore, x = -5 is a solution.

Option (5)

2x < 10

x < 5

Since, -5 < 5

Therefore, x = -5 is a solution.

Options 2, 3, 4, 5 are the solutions.