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88 is a solution to (1/8) x =11 because if x = 88 then the equation (1/8) x = 11 is true.

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Answer:

True

Explanation:

To check to see if the statement given is true we need to substitute x with 88 and solve.


(1/8)x=11

Substitute 'x' for 88.


(1/8)88=11\\\\\boxed{11=11}

88 is a solution to the equation, therefore the statement is true.

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