Question

Is x=-5 , a solution to the equation 2x-3(x+2)=-5². Check your answer

Answer 1

this might be the answer, not sure

Answer 2

ANSWER:
x=-5 is given
Subst. in LHS
=2(-5)-3(-5+2)
=-10-3(-3)
=-10+9
=19
But, RHS,
${ - 5}^{2} = 25$
therefore, LHS is not equal to RHS.