State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F):
(x) $x = 5$ is a solution of the equation $3 x + 2 = 13$

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Given equation is $3 x + 2 = 13$ .
And the value $x = 5$
So, putting the value $x = 5$ in the equation $3 x + 2 = 13$
we get, LHS $= 3 \times 5 + 2$
$= 15 + 2 = 17$
And, LHS $\neq$ RHS.
Hence, $x = 5$ is not the solution to the equation $3 x + 2 = 13$ .

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