Check whether the given value of $x$ in the question is a solution to the given equation
$5 x + 2 = 12; x = 2$

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Solution

Given $5 x + 2 = 12; x = 2$
Substitute $x = 2$ in $5 x + 2 = 12$
$5 (2) + 2 = 12 10 + 2 = 12 12 = 12 L H S = R H S$
Hence $x = 2$ is a solution to the given equation.

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