Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 1 - Section 1.2 - Fractions in Algebra - Exercise Set - Page 29: 100

Answer

$4$ is not a solution.

Work Step by Step

For the given number to be a solution of the equation, the equation must hold true when we substitute the variable with the given number. $LHS=\displaystyle \frac{1}{2}(4-2)+3=\frac{2}{2}+3=1+3=4$ $RHS=\displaystyle \frac{3}{8}(3\cdot 4-4)==\frac{3\cdot 8}{8}=\frac{3}{1}=3$ $LHS\neq RHS$ , so $4$ is not a solution.
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