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Jason solved the following equation to find the value for x.

-8.5 -3.5x= -78
x = 6.5
Describe how Jason can check his answer.

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User Vizmi
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Answer:

Sample Response: Jason needs to substitute the value he found for x in the original equation. Then he needs to use order of operations to simplify. If the result is a true statement then Jason’s solution is correct.

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on edge 2021

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Jason can check his answer by plugging in 6.5 for x
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