SOLUTION: I have the problem: 41-8x= -6x-23 They say that x= -9. Is this true or false?

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Question 360665: I have the problem:
41-8x= -6x-23
They say that x= -9.
Is this true or false?

Answer by mananth(16946)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
41-8x= -6x-23
plugvalue of x=-9
41-8*(-9)=-6*(-9)-23
41+72= 54-23

113=31
so x is not equal to -9
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m.ananth@hotmail.ca

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