Q. Which equation has the solution x=8 ?5x+2=422x+7=244x−1=557x−2=−54
Substitute x=8: Substitute x=8 into the first equation 5x+2=42 and check if the equation is true.5(8)+2=4240+2=4242=42
Check first equation: Since the first equation holds true for x=8, there is no need to check the other equations. We have found the equation with the solution x=8.
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