Question

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Use the values x = -0.5,0,1 to prove your solution to the equation 5 + x - 12 = 2x - 7 . In your final answer, include all of your calculations.

Answer 1

0

Explanation:

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To solve this we put in the values given to us for x and go till we get one this is true.

The values given for x are -0.5, 0, and 1

1

5 + 1 - 12 = 2(1) - 7

Combine like terms

-6 = -5

Since -6 does equal -5 the answer is not 1

0

5 + 0 - 12 = 2(0) - 7

Combine like terms

-7 = -7

Since -7 equals -7 the answer is 0

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