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Equations, SM-Bank 030

Verify that \(x=\dfrac{3}{4}\) is a solution of the equation \(4x-5=-2\).  (2 marks)

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\(\text{When}\ x=\dfrac{3}{4}\)

\(LHS\) \(=4x-5\)
  \(=4\times \dfrac{3}{4}-5\)
  \(=3-5=-2\)
  \(=RHS\)

  
\(\therefore\ x=\dfrac{3}{4}\ \text{ is a solution}\)

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