SOLUTION: Tell whether the given value of the varible is a solution of the equation. 41-8x=-6x-23;x=-9. Thanks for all of the help!

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Question 59775This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra
: Tell whether the given value of the varible is a solution of the equation.
41-8x=-6x-23;x=-9.
Thanks for all of the help!This question is from textbook Pre-Algebra

Answer by CrazyMan Jr.(21) About Me  (Show Source):
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41-8x = -6x-23 {x = -9}
41-8(-9) = -6(-9)-23
41+72 = 54-23
113 = 31
Therefore, the given value (-9), is not a solution to this problem.