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 - Review Exercises - Page 110: 82

Answer

not a solution

Work Step by Step

Plug in -6 for x and see if the equation is true or false. 5x+16=-8-x 5(-6)+16=-8-(-6) -30+16=-6+6 -14=-6+6 -14$\ne$0 This is not a solution.
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