SOLUTION: Decide whether the number is a solution of the equation.
| 2x+3 | =7;2 I am thinking that if x =2, the solution is 7. Am I on the right track? Thank you.
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| 2x+3 | =7;2 I am thinking that if x =2, the solution is 7. Am I on the right track? Thank you.
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Question 889502: Decide whether the number is a solution of the equation.
| 2x+3 | =7;2 I am thinking that if x =2, the solution is 7. Am I on the right track? Thank you. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! | 2x+3 | =7;2
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2x+3 = 7 --> x = 2
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-(2x+3) = 7
x = -5
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2 solutions, 2 & -5