Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-894-3

Chapter 1 - Section 1.4 - Solving Linear Equations - Exercise Set - Page 52: 86

Answer

Solution set:$ \qquad\{ 3 \}_{ }$

Work Step by Step

Graphing with desmos.com/calculator (see image) graph the LHS function and the RHS function in the same window. We find the intersection point to be $(3,19),$ meaning that for x=$3$ the LHS equals the RHS, meaning that x=$3$ is the solution of the equation.
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