SOLUTION: Determine whether the given number is a solution to the equation following it. 5,3x-7=2x+1

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Question 385259: Determine whether the given number is a solution to the equation following it.
5,3x-7=2x+1

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Plug in .


Evaluate and simplify the left side.


Evaluate and simplify the right side.


Since the equation is NOT true, this means that is NOT a solution.


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