Question

Anna is given the equation 5 + 3x = 3x + 5

The replacement set is {1, 2, 3, 4}
Anna says the solution is {2}, but the teacher marked her problem incorrect. Explain what the answer should be and why. Why do you think this is?

Answer 1

The answer is they are all correct

Explanation:

5 +3(1) = 8 = 3(1)+5

5 +3(2) = 11 = 3(2)+5

5 +3(3) = 14 = 3(3)+5

5 +3(4) = 17 = 3(4)+5

5 +3(5) = 20 = 3(5)+5