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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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User Kyle Alons
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Answer:

we know, that If the x value is a solution to the equation, the x value must satisfy the equation. so It is true.

Step-by-step explanation:

just copy and paste it, its right

Jason solved the following equation to find the value for X. -8.5x – 3.5x = -78 x-example-1
User Colin Lamarre
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Answer:
Jason can check his answers by plugging in 6.5 in where x is shown.

Step-by-step explanation:
-8.5x6.5-3.5x6.5
Where the 6.5s are is where x was and it was a multiplication because x is next to the number
User Dominic Clifton
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