Is x = 1 the solution to 3(x + 3) = 8 - 2x (show me why! Or maybe why not)

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Is x = 1 the solution to 3(x + 3) = 8 - 2x
(show me why! Or maybe why not)

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Answer:

Explanation:

3(1+3) = 8 - 2(1)

3(4) = 8 - 2

12 = 8 - 2

12 ≠ 6

Guyblank answered Jun 23, 2022

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3(x+3)= 8-2x
3x +9 = 8 - 2x
3x + 1 =-2x
1 = -5x
x = -1/5

no

Chris Marie answered Jun 26, 2022

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