Which of the following equations has a solution of −8

Question

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Responses

x − 8 = 0
x minus 8 equals 0

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

Answer 1

To determine which equation has a solution of \( x = -8 \), let's solve each of the given equations:

1. Equation: \( x - 8 = 0 \)

   • Solution: \( x = 8 \) (not -8)

2. Equation: \( x - 4 = -12 \)

   • Solution: \( x = -12 + 4 = -8 \) (this is correct)

3. Equation: \( x + 3 = -11 \)

   • Solution: \( x = -11 - 3 = -14 \) (not -8)

4. Equation: \( x - 10 = 2 \)

   • Solution: \( x = 2 + 10 = 12 \) (not -8)

The equation that has a solution of \( -8 \) is:

\( x - 4 = -12 \)