The equation is
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Solve by graphing.
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Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract x from each side.
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(Simplify)
(Subtract 19 from each side)
Apply commutative property of addition: a + b = b + a.
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(Simplify)
Apply division property of equality: Divide each side by 2.
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(Cancel common terms) \ \
(Divide:
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Solve by graphing.
\The equation is
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The related function is
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To graph the function make a table
\Draw a table
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x \ | \
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f(x) = x +3 \ | \
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f(x) \ | \
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(x, f(x)) \ | \
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1 \ | \
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= 1 +3 \ | \
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4 \ | \
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(1, 4) \ | \
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2 \ | \
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= 2 +3 \ | \
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5 \ | \
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(2, 5) \ | \
Use these ordered pairs to graph the equation.
\1. Draw a coordinate plane.
\2. Plot the points.
\3. Draw a line through these points.
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The graphintersects the x-axis at
, hence the solution is
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Check:-
\To check the solution substitute
in equation
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(Multiply:
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(Subtract:
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The solution is true.
The root of the equation
is
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