Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 1 - Review - Page 88: 34

Answer

Not a solution

Work Step by Step

3$x^{2}$ + 4 = x - 1 Substitute 1 for x and solve the expression: 3*$1^{2}$ + 4 = 1 - 1 3 + 4 = 1 - 1 7 $\ne$ 0 Since both sides are not equal, 1 is not a solution to the equation.
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