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For which equation will x=-2 make the equation true? Equation 1: 2.4x+ 2.6 = 17 Equation 2: 16 = -8(-6 - 2x) X - 4 Equation 3: 3 Equation 4: -6 = -5x - 3+ Óx

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Step-by-step explanation:

We need to check each of the options to determine which equation is true

x = -2

equation1: 2.4x + 2.6 = 17

2.4(-2) + 2.6 = 17

-4.8 + 2.6 = 17

-2.2 = 17

equation2: 16 = -8(-6 - 2x)

16 = -8(-6 -2(-2))

16 = -8(-6+4)

16 = -8(-2)

16 = 16

equation 3: 3

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