SOLUTION: Is -2/3 a solution of 3x + 6 =4?

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Question 217865: Is -2/3 a solution of 3x + 6 =4?
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, drj:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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Sub -2/3 for x.
It is the only solution.

Answer by drj(1380) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Is -2/3 a solution of 3x + 6 =4?

To find out if this is a solution substitute the value in the equation and see if it leads a true statement.

3x%2B6=4

3%2A%28-2%2F3%29%2B6=4

-2%2B6=4

4=4 which is a true statement.

I hope the above steps were helpful.

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