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) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x-7=2x%2B1 Start with the given equation.


3%2A%285%29-7=2%2A%285%29%2B1 Plug in x=5.


8=2%2A%285%29%2B1 Evaluate and simplify the left side.


8=11 Evaluate and simplify the right side.


Since the equation is NOT true, this means that x=5 is NOT a solution.


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