Question

Is x = – 5, a solution to the equation 2x – 3 (x + 2) = – 5? Check your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

No , x is not equal to -5 .

Step-by-step explanation:

Putting value of x = -5 in LHS( Left hand side) equation 2x-3(x+2) = -5

2(-5)-3(-5+2)

-10-3(-3)

-10+9

=>-1

Hence , x is not equal to -5.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

2(-5)-3(-5+2)=-5

-10-3(-10)=-5

-10+30=-5

20=-5

Or

2(-5)-3(-5+2)=-5

-10+15+2=-5

5+2=-5

7=-5

Bro please check your QUESTION