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X=4 is a solution to the equation
2
= x - 8
True
O False

User Bkis
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For this case we have the following equation:


2 = x-8

If we add 8 to both sides of the equation, we have:


2 + 8 = x-8 + 8\\10 = x

Thus, the solution of the equation is
x = 10, therefore
x = 4is not a solution of the given equation.

Answer:


x = 4 is not a solution to the given equation.

False

User Johanson
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Answer:

False

Explanation:

2 = x - 8

Add 8 to each side

2+8 = x-8+8

10 = x

x=4 is not a solution

User Cheddar
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