SOLUTION: Can someone help me on this problem? Is 19 a solution to the equation 10 - x = 9? Thanks, Sher

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Question 54791: Can someone help me on this problem?
Is 19 a solution to the equation 10 - x = 9?
Thanks,
Sher
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi Sher,
Is 19 a solution to the equation 10 - x = 9?
Substitute 19 in for x and see if both sides and see if both sides equal.
10-19=9
-9=9
-9 does not = 9
So 19 is not a solution to the equation.
Happy Calculating, Sher!!!