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

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Question 77803: determine whether the given number is a solution to the equation following it.
5,3x-7=2x+1
Answer by kiljoy(51) About Me  (Show Source):
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To determine if 5 is an a solution, just substitute your value in for x.
3x-7=2x%2B1
Now, let's plugin 5 for x and solve.
3%285%29-7=2%285%29%2B1
15-7=10%2B1
8+NotEqual+11
Therefore 5 is not a solution.