Question

hw2.1 verifyingsolutions: problem 2 (1 point) is x = 6 a solution to the equation x + 5 = x^2 - 25? preview my answers submit answers you have attempted this problem 0 times. you have unlimited attempts remaining.

Explanation:

Step1: Substitute x = 6 into left - hand side

$x + 5=6 + 5=11$

Step2: Substitute x = 6 into right - hand side

$x^{2}-25=6^{2}-25=36 - 25 = 11$

Step3: Compare both sides

Since the left - hand side (11) is equal to the right - hand side (11) when $x = 6$.

Answer:

Yes