Q. Is f=−24 a solution to this equation?24f=−2Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Substitute −24 for f: We have the equation 24f=−2. To determine if f=−24 is a solution, we substitute −24 for f in the equation.Substitute −24 for f: 24−24=−2
Simplify left side: Simplify the left side of the equation (−24)/24.(−24)/24=−1
Compare with right side: Compare the simplified result with the right side of the equation.We found that (−24)/24=−1, but the equation requires it to be −2 for f to be a solution.Since −1=−2, f=−24 is not a solution to the equation f/24=−2.