Question

Write a proof. Given x = 2 = 3 (x - 4) Prove x = 5

Answer 1

Explanation:

The equation in the question is false.

`x - 2 = 3(x - 4)`

`x - 2 = 3x - 12`

`3x - x = 12 - 2`

`2x = 10`

`x = 10 / 2`

`x = 5`