Question

Is x=2 a solution to the equation below?
4(x-1)-3(x-2)=-8

Answer 1

No

Explanation:

To find out if 2 is a solution, replace all the x's with 2.

4(2 - 1) - 3(2 - 2) =8

4(1) - 3(0) = 8

4 - 0 = 8

4 = 8

Nope! False! 2 is not a solution.