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Which of the following equations has the solution set {−3}{−3} ?(1 point)

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4x−8=44x−8=4

4 x minus 8 equals 4

4x−8=−44x−8=−4

4 x minus 8 equals negative 4

4x+8=−44x+8=−4

4 x plus 8 equals negative 4

4x+8=44x+8=4

4 x plus 8 equals 4

1 answer

To determine which equation has the solution set {−3}, we can substitute \( x = -3 \) into each of the equations provided and see which one holds true.

  1. Equation: \( 4x - 8 = 4 \) \[ 4(-3) - 8 = 4 \Rightarrow -12 - 8 = 4 \Rightarrow -20 \neq 4 \] (Not a solution)

  2. Equation: \( 4x - 8 = -4 \) \[ 4(-3) - 8 = -4 \Rightarrow -12 - 8 = -4 \Rightarrow -20 \neq -4 \] (Not a solution)

  3. Equation: \( 4x + 8 = -4 \) \[ 4(-3) + 8 = -4 \Rightarrow -12 + 8 = -4 \Rightarrow -4 = -4 \] (This is a solution)

  4. Equation: \( 4x + 8 = 4 \) \[ 4(-3) + 8 = 4 \Rightarrow -12 + 8 = 4 \Rightarrow -4 \neq 4 \] (Not a solution)

From the evaluations, the correct equation that has the solution set {−3} is: \( 4x + 8 = -4 \).