SOLUTION: Is it possible for the equation 2x+5=0 to have a solution in the set of positive real numbers? Explain your answer.

SOLUTION: Is it possible for the equation 2x+5=0 to have a solution in the set of positive real numbers? Explain your answer.

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Question 801951: Is it possible for the equation 2x+5=0 to have a solution in the set of positive real numbers? Explain your answer.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is it possible for the equation 2x+5=0 to have a solution in the set of positive real numbers? Explain your answer.
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2x+5 = 0
2x = -5
x = -5/2
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Note: -5/2 is a rational number
It is therefore a Real Number.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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