Question

Is × = 5 a solution to the equation 19 - × = 14

Answer 1

Given the expression;

19 - x = 14

subtract 19 from both sides;

19 - x - 19 = 14 - 19

-x = -5

multiply both sides by -1

-(-x) = -(-5)

x = 5

Hence x = 5 is a solution to the equation