Question

Is `n=5` a solution to the equation `2(n-4) = -3n + 12`?

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

Substitute the value of 5 to n in the equation
`2(5-4)=-3*5+12`

`rarr2(1)=-3*5+12`

`rarr2=-15+12`

`rarr2!=3`

So we have concluded that 5 is not a solution of this equation