Asked by Christian Jones on Mar 10, 2024
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Is x=-2 a solution to x3−x5=23?\frac { x } { 3 } - \frac { x } { 5 } = \frac { 2 } { 3 } ?3x−5x=32?
Solution
A value or set of values that makes an equation true.
Equation
A mathematical statement that asserts the equivalence of two expressions, represented by the symbol =.
- Identify the resolution for algebraic equations.
Verified Answer
KY
katelyn yohmanMar 10, 2024
Final Answer :
false
Explanation :
When you substitute x = -2 into the equation, you get −23−−25=−10+615=−415\frac{-2}{3} - \frac{-2}{5} = \frac{-10 + 6}{15} = \frac{-4}{15}3−2−5−2=15−10+6=15−4 , which is not equal to 23\frac{2}{3}32 .
Learning Objectives
- Identify the resolution for algebraic equations.