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Is -24 a solution to the equation -16+2x=-64

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Answer:

It is a solution

Explanation:

To check and see if it is a solution, we can substitute it in

-16 +2(-24) = -64

-16 -48 = -64

-64=-64

Since this is true, it is a solution

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