SOLUTION: Determine whether 11 is a solution of the equation 5(x-1) = 50. Thanks :)

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Question 206683: Determine whether 11 is a solution of the equation 5(x-1) = 50.
Thanks :)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There are two ways to do this:

Method # 1


Start with the given equation.


Plug in


Subtract


Multiply


Since the equation is true, this means that is a solution.





Method # 2

Start with the given equation.


Distribute.


Add to both sides.


Combine like terms on the right side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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