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State whether the statements are True or False.

5 is the solution of the equation 3x + 2 = 17.

True

Solve the equation for x, 3x + 2 = 17


⇒ 3x = 17 – 2 [transposing 2 to RHS]


⇒ 3x = 15


⇒ [dividing both sides by 3]


⇒ x = 5


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