SOLUTION: Will you please verify this problem? 3x - 8 = -26 (My answer is X = -6)

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Question 834266: Will you please verify this problem? 3x - 8 = -26 (My answer is X = -6)
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Solving is one process, but verifying can be a different process. Try evaluating the equation for x=-6.

3%28-6%29-8
-18-8
-26
That is the same as the right-hand member.
VERIFIED!