Question

Pick out the solution of the equation 3x – 5 = 19 from the values 5, 3,
7, 8. Show that the other values do not satisfy the equation.

Answer 1

Answer:

8

Step-by-step explanation

3x - 5 = 19

3x = 19+5

3x = 24

x = 24/3

x = 8

Verify

3 x 8 - 5

24 - 5

19

Hence, the answer is correct