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Mathematics · True or False?

The solution to 4(x - 3) = -8 is 1

The answer is True.

Explanation

Expand the bracket first: 4(x - 3) = 4x - 12. Adding 12 to both sides gives 4x = 4, so x = 1. A quick check confirms it: 4 × (1 - 3) = 4 × (-2) = -8.

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