Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.7 - Multiplication and Division of Real Numbers - Exercise Set - Page 85: 101

Answer

not a solution

Work Step by Step

Substitute -10 into the equation for the variable and then simplify to see if the equation is true or false. 5(w+3)=2w-21 5(-10+3)=2(-10)-21 5(-7)=-20-21 -35$\ne$-41 This is not a solution.
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