Question

Maria solved the equation below and got x = –4. Which of the following choices verifies that her solution is correct?

5x + 22 = x + 6

A.

5(–4) + 22 = (–4) + 6
–20 + 22 = –2
–2 = –2

B.

5(–31) + 22 = (–10) + 6
–26 + 22 = –4
–4 = –4

C.

5(–4) + 22 = (–4) + 6
5(18) = (–4) +6
24 = 24

D.

5(–4) + 22 = (–4) + 6
–20 + 22 = 2
2 = 2

Answer 1

Well, lets see

Answer 2

x=-4

Answer 3

we know tht

Answer 4

To verify the solution, replace x with -4 and make sure the LHS equals the RHS.
LHS - Left Hand side

Answer 5

so 5(-4) + 22 = (-4) + 6

Answer 6

5(-4) + 22 = (-4) + 6
-20 + 22 = 2
2=2

Answer 7

So which one would it be?

Answer 8

d