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

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

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Sample Response: Jason needs to substitute the value he found for x in the original equation. Then he needs to use order of operations to simplify. If the result is a true statement then Jason’s solution is correct.

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