Which of the following equations has a solution of −8

Question

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Responses

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

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

x − 10 = 2
x minus 10 equals 2

x − 8 = 0

Answer 1

To determine which equation has a solution of \( x = -8 \), we can substitute \(-8\) into each equation and see if it holds true.

1. \( x - 4 = -12 \) \[ -8 - 4 = -12 \quad \text{(True)} \]

2. \( x + 3 = -11 \) \[ -8 + 3 = -5 \quad \text{(False)} \]

3. \( x - 10 = 2 \) \[ -8 - 10 = -18 \quad \text{(False)} \]

4. \( x - 8 = 0 \) \[ -8 - 8 = -16 \quad \text{(False)} \]

The only equation that holds true with a solution of \( x = -8 \) is:

\( x - 4 = -12 \).