SOLUTION: Could someone please help me, Thank You so much. Is x = 6 a solution to -2x – 4 = -8?

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Is x = 6 a solution to -2x – 4 = -8?

Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is x = 6 a solution to -2x – 4 = -8?
To check replace the 'x' with a 6 in:
-2x – 4 = -8
-2(6) – 4 = -8
-12 – 4 = -8
-16 = -8 NOT true
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Since it's not true, x=6 is NOT a solution

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