Question

Is -3 a solution to the equation 3x-5=4+2x? Explain.

Answer 1

no

Explanation:

3(-3)-5

-9-5=-14

is not =to

4+2(-3)

4+-6=-2

Answer 2

no

Explanation:

3 times -3 is -9. -9 - 5 is -14.

2 times -3 is -6. -6 + 4 is -2.

-14 is not equal to -2