Question

Is -24 a solution to the equation -16+ 2X equals -64

Answer 1

Answer:

Yes, -24 is a solution

Step-by-step explanation:

-16 + 2x = -64

-16 + 2(-24) = -64      Substitute -24 in for x

-16 - 48 = -64            Subtract the left side

-64 = -64

Answer 2

Answer: Yes

Explanation: Here, we want to determine if -24 is a solution for the equation -16 + 2x = -64. We can do this by simply plugging in -24 for x. If the statement holds true when -24 is plugged in for x, then -24 is a solution.

Plugging in -24 for x, we have -16 + 2(-24) = -64.

2(-24) is -48 so we have -16 + (-48) = -64.

-16 + (-48) is equal to -64 so we have -64 = -64.

-64 = -64 is a true statement so yes,

-24 is a solution for the equation -16 + 2x = -64.