Q. Which equation has the solution x=5 ?4x−4=−166x−1=772x+4=145x+8=41
Check First Equation: We need to find which equation has x=5 as its solution. To do this, we will substitute x=5 into each equation and see which one holds true.Let's start with the first equation: 4x−4=−16.Substitute x=5 into the equation: 4(5)−4=−16.Calculate: 20−4=−16.Check if the statement is true: 16=−16. This is not true.
Check Second Equation: Now let's try the second equation: 6x−1=77. Substitute x=5 into the equation: 6(5)−1=77. Calculate: 30−1=77. Check if the statement is true: 29=77. This is not true.
Check Third Equation: Next, we'll test the third equation: 2x+4=14. Substitute x=5 into the equation: 2(5)+4=14. Calculate: 10+4=14. Check if the statement is true: 14=14. This is true.
Check Last Equation: Even though we have found the correct equation, we should check the last equation for completeness: 5x+8=41. Substitute x=5 into the equation: 5(5)+8=41. Calculate: 25+8=41. Check if the statement is true: 33=41. This is not true.
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