Q. Which equation has the solution x=3 ?8x−4=−206x+7=644x−7=58x−1=87
Substitute x=3: Let's start by substituting x=3 into the first equation 8x−4=−20 and see if it holds true.Calculation: 8(3)−4=24−4=20Now, let's compare this result with the right side of the equation.20=−20
Check first equation: Since the first equation does not hold true for x=3, let's try the second equation 6x+7=64.Calculation: 6(3)+7=18+7=25Now, let's compare this result with the right side of the equation.25=64
Check second equation: The second equation also does not hold true for x=3, so let's try the third equation 4x−7=5.Calculation: 4(3)−7=12−7=5Now, let's compare this result with the right side of the equation.5=5This equation holds true for x=3.
Check third equation: Since we have found an equation that holds true for x=3, there is no need to check the fourth equation. However, for completeness, let's check the fourth equation 8x−1=87.Calculation: 8(3)−1=24−1=23Now, let's compare this result with the right side of the equation.23=87
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