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Is -4 a solution to the equation ?

Is -4 a solution to the equation ?-example-1
User Gur Telem
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Answer:

Option B

Explanation:

Putting y = -4

2(-4) - 8 = -15

-8 - 8 = -15

-16 ≠ -15

User Echchama Nayak
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Answer:

No

Explanation:

Put the value where the variable is and see if you get a true statement.

2(-4) -8 = -15

-8 -8 = -15 . . . . . . . false

-4 is not a solution to the equation

User Merilee
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