Question

(How do you do this step by step? I don't want any answers. Please just help me through it.)

What to do: Check whether the given number is a solution of the equation or inequality

13-3x=7;2

Answer 1

Step 1) Replace x with 2

Step 2) Evaluate the left side

Step 3) If the equation is true, then the number is a solution

Answer 2

In this case, we replace x with 2 to get


13-3(2) = 7


I'll let you take it from here

Answer 3

13-6=7
7=7
It is an equation.........?.....right?

Answer 4

yes, this is a true equation


so 2 is a solution

Answer 5

Ok, thank you Jim for your help. I appreciate it. :D