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Solve each equation. Check your solution. $$-7-8 d=17$$

   Solve each equation. Check your solution.
$$-7-8 d=17$$

Prealgebra

Carol E. Malloy,… 1st Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 5

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05/20/2020

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Key Concepts

Solution Verification

Solution verification involves substituting the solved value back into the original equation to ensure that the equation holds true. This process confirms the correctness of the solution and helps identify any possible errors made during the solving process.

Linear Equations

Linear equations are algebraic equations in which the variable is raised only to the first power. They form a fundamental part of algebra and are solved by isolating the variable on one side of the equation through basic algebraic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Inverse Operations

Inverse operations are used to reverse the effect of another operation. When solving equations, they allow you to eliminate constants or coefficients attached to the variable. For instance, if a variable is being added by a number, subtraction is used to isolate it, and if multiplied by a number, division is used.

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