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Is x=-8 a solution of the equation 3(x+1)=3x+3

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Answer:

It is true for all x.

Explanation:

3(x + 1) = 3x + 3

3x + 3 = 3x + 3

3x = 3x + 3 - 3

3x = 3x

0 = 0

It is true for all x. It means that it can be any solution for x since they would result the same.

If you choose x = -8

3 (-8 + 1) = 3(-8) + 3

-24 + 3 = -24 + 3

-21 = -21

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