Question

Is – 7 a solution to the equation 8 open parentheses 1 fourth x space plus space 3 over 4 close parentheses space minus space 3 equals 17

Answer 1

8(1/4x+3/4)-3=17
Distribute
8/4x+24/4-3=17
Simplify the fractions
2x+6-3=17
Add 6, subtract 3 from both sides
2x=14
Divide both sides by 2
X=7

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Answer 2

Answer:
-7 is not a solution to the given equation

Explanation:
The equation given is:
$8( \frac{1}{4} x + \frac{3}{4} ) - 3 = 17$

To know whether -7 is a solution of the given equation or not, we will substitute with x = -7 in the equation and compute the result:
1- if the result is equal to 17 ......> then -7 would be a solution to the equation
2- if the result is not equal to 17 .> then -7 wouldn't be a solution

This is shown as follows:
$8( \frac{1}{4} (-7) + \frac{3}{4} ) - 3 = 17$

= 8(-1) - 3
= - 8 - 3
= -11

This is not equal to 17, therefore, -7 is not a solution to the given equation.

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