Exercise 59 Page 433

We can determine whether the given statement is true or false for x= 8, y= 2, and z= 3 by substituting the given values into the equation and simplifying using the order of operations.

2x\stackrel{?}=3yz

SubstituteValues

Substitute values

2({\color{#0000FF}{8}}) \stackrel{?}= 3({\color{#009600}{2}})({\color{#A800DD}{3}})

Multiply

Multiply

16 ? =18 *

Therefore, the statement is false for x=8, y=2, and z=3.