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  • 02-02-2020
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Is −8 a solution to the equation 3x = 16 − 5x??
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texaschic101
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  • 02-02-2020

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

to find out, just sub in -8 for x and find out if it is true

3x = 16 - 5x

3(-8) = 16 - 5(-8)

-24 = 16 + 40

-24 ≠ 56......no, -8 is not a solution

3x = 16 - 5x

3x + 5x = 16

8x = 16

x = 16/8

x = 2 ............2 is the correct answer

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