State whether the following statements are true or false.
$5$ is the solution of the equation $3 x + 2 = 17$

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Given $3 x + 2 = 17$
Let $x = 5$
Substitute $x = 5$ on $3 x + 2 = 17$
Then $3 (5) + 2 = 17$
$15 + 2 = 17$
$17 = 17$
$L . H . S = R . H . S$
$x = 5$ is satisfy the equation $3 x + 2 = 17$
Hence given statement is true.

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