Grade 12Algebra
Check whether the value given in the brackets is a solution to the given equation or not: 4p – 3 = 13 (p = – 4)
Check whether the value given in the brackets is a solution to the given equation or not:
4p – 3 = 13 (p = – 4)
1 Answer
Harshit Singh
Dear Student
LHS = 4p - 3
By substituting the value of p = - 4
Then,
LHS = 4p - 3
= (4 × (-4)) - 3
= -16 - 3
= -19
By comparing LHS and RHS
-19≠13
LHS≠RHS
Hence, the value of p = -4 is not a solution to the given equation 4p - 3 = 13
Thanks
LHS = 4p - 3
By substituting the value of p = - 4
Then,
LHS = 4p - 3
= (4 × (-4)) - 3
= -16 - 3
= -19
By comparing LHS and RHS
-19≠13
LHS≠RHS
Hence, the value of p = -4 is not a solution to the given equation 4p - 3 = 13
Thanks
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