Question

Find whether p=2 and p=3 are the solution for the equation 7 (p+2)=5 (p+4) justify

Answer 1

when we use p=2, so then,

1. 7(2+2)=5(2+4)

7(4)=5(6)

28 = 30

LHS is not equal to RHS

when we use p=3, so then,

2. 7(3+2)=5(3+4)

7(6)=7(7)

42=49

LHS is not equal to RHS