Which of the following equations has a solution of −8

Question

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Responses

x − 10 = 2
x minus 10 equals 2

x + 3 = −11
x plus 3 equals negative 11

x − 4 = −12
x minus 4 equals negative 12

x − 8 = 0

Answer 1

Let's evaluate each of the equations to see if they have a solution of \( -8 \).

1. Equation: \( x - 10 = 2 \)
   Substitute \( x = -8 \): \[ -8 - 10 = -18 \quad \text{(not 2)} \]

2. Equation: \( x + 3 = -11 \)
   Substitute \( x = -8 \): \[ -8 + 3 = -5 \quad \text{(not -11)} \]

3. Equation: \( x - 4 = -12 \)
   Substitute \( x = -8 \): \[ -8 - 4 = -12 \quad \text{(this works)} \]

4. Equation: \( x - 8 = 0 \)
   Substitute \( x = -8 \): \[ -8 - 8 = -16 \quad \text{(not 0)} \]

The equation that has a solution of \( -8 \) is: \( x - 4 = -12 \).