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Determine if 3 is the solution of the equation: 1-2x=-7

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1 -2x = -7

-2x = -7 - 1

-2x = -8

Divide both sides by -2,

x = -8 / -2

x = 4.

Conclusion : 3 is not the solution of the equation, the solution is 4

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