Concept explainers
To find : the solution of the equation
Answer to Problem 59WE
The solution of the equation is
Explanation of Solution
Given information :
Concept Involved:
Solve the equation by getting the variable in one side of the equation and undoing whatever is done to it by performing reverse operation. The solution to the equation is the value of x that makes the equation TRUE.
Formula Used:
Calculation:
Used the algebraic identity
Simplify on both sides of the equation
In the process of getting x alone in one side of the equation we need to subtract
Group and combine the like terms on both sides of the equation
Subtract 25 on both sides of the equation
Combine like terms on both sides of the equation
Divide 8 on both sides of the equation
Simplify fraction on both sides of the equation
Check whether -2 substituted for x in original equation makes it TRUE.
Conclusion:
The solution to the given equation
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