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  • 14-03-2019
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From the set {1, 2, 6}, use substitution to determine which value of x makes the equation true. 20 - 3x = 2

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  • 14-03-2019

Answer:

[tex]\large\boxed{x=6}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

[tex]\text{Put x = 1, x = 2 and x = 6 to the equation 20 - 3x = 2:}\\\\for\ x=1:\\\\L_s=20-3(1)=20-3=17\\R_s=2\\L_s\neq R_s\\\boxed{NO}\\\\for\ x=2:\\\\L_s=20-3(2)=20-6=14\\R_s=2\\L_s\neq R_s\\\boxed{NO}\\\\for\ x=6:\\\\L_s=20-3(6)=20-18=2\\R_s=2\\L_s=R_s\\\boxed{YES}[/tex]

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