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

(x+4) = 20 where x = 48

Is the given value of x a solution to the equation?

User Instabrite
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substitute x into the equation
((48)+4=20
52=20
No it is not, as 58 does not equal to 20
User Jningthou
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No, because x=48 and 48+4 is 52 so 52 does NOT sum up to be 20
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