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Check whether the given value of x is a solution to the equation

justify your answer. 5+-8m = 29. m=-3​

User Jave
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It is a solution to the equation

5+-8(-3)= 29
5+24= 29
29 = 29
User Artona
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Answer:

It is right

Explanation:

So 5+ (-8*-3)=29

negative eight times negative three is 24, and 5 plus 24 is 29, so the equation is correct.

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