College Algebra 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305115546
ISBN 13: 978-1-30511-554-5

Chapter P, Prerequisites - Chapter P Review - Concept Check - Page 75: 18

Answer

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Work Step by Step

A)We substitute the variable in the equation, to get $-5+7=10+3$ which is not true and thus it is not a solution. B) Subtract $7-3x$ from each side, $8x=3$ Then divide by 8, $x=3/8$
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