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Question
5 is the solution of the equation 3x + 2 = 17.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Solve the equation for x,
3x + 2 = 17
⇒ 3x = 17 – 2 ...[Transposing 2 to RHS]
⇒ `(3x)/3 = 15/3` ...[Dividing both sides by 3]
⇒ x = 5
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