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Is x = 5 a solution of the equation x2 - 2x - 15 = 0 ?

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Substituting, x = 5 in x2 - 2x - 15 = 0 we get,

⇒ 52 - 2(5) - 15 = 0

⇒ 25 - 10 - 15 = 0

⇒ 25 - 25 = 0

⇒ 0 = 0

Since, L.H.S. = R.H.S.

Hence, proved that x = 5 is a solution of the equation x2 - 2x - 15 = 0.

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