Jason solved the following equation to find the value for x. -8.5x-3.5x=-78 X=6.5 Describe how Jason can check his answer.

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Jason solved the following equation to find the value for x.

-8.5x-3.5x=-78
X=6.5
Describe how Jason can check his answer.

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Plug in 6.5 for x.
-8.5x-3.5x=-78
-8.5(6.5)-3.5(6.5)=-78
-55.25-22.75=-78
-78=-78

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