Question

Use substitution to determine if the solution is correct (PINK HIGHLIGHTED ONE!!!)

Answer 1

undefined

Explanation:

So with the following equation,

-2x + 5 = 13

we plug in 4 for x

-2(4) + 5 = 13

-2 * 4 = -8

-8 + 5 = 13

-8 + 5

-3 = 13

-3 is not 13 so it is undefined

Thus,

the answer is undefined.

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Answer 2

It is not correct.

Explanation:

If you plug 4 in for x, you get -2*4+5=13. This simplifies to: -8+5=13. This is an untrue statement since -8+5 is actually -3, not 13.

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