SOLUTION: Is -4 a solution to the equation 7x-5+3x=6+x-10.

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Question 103910: Is -4 a solution to the equation 7x-5+3x=6+x-10.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, jim_thompson5910:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x-5+3x=6+x-10
10x-5 = x-4
9x = 1
x = 1/9
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
7x-5%2B3x=6%2Bx-10 Start with the given equation

7%28-4%29-5%2B3%28-4%29=6-4-10 Plug in x=-4


-28-5-12=6-4-10 Multiply


-45=-8 Combine like terms. Since the two sides are not equal, this means x=-4 is not a solution