Question

if 3X + 2 equals 11, could X equal 5

Answer 1

Answer:

No because 3(5) +2= 17

3*5=15

15+2= 17

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Hey there!

We need to find the one value of x that, when plugged in, will equal 11.

You have asked if x can equal 5. Let's plug it in and see if it works.

3(5)+2=11

15+2=11

17=11

You can see that this statement is false. So, what can we do to find the right answer.

We need to isolate x so we can see what it equals. To do this, we will use inverse operations.

3x+2-2=11-2

3x=9

3x/3=9/3

x=3

If we plug in 3, you will see that it does equal 11, making the equation true.

I hope this helps!