Algebra 1: Common Core (15th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133281140
ISBN 13: 978-0-13328-114-9

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - 1-8 An Introduction to Equations - Got It? - Page 55: 6

Answer

The solution for this equation would be between -8 and -9.

Work Step by Step

As seen in the table, the values of 0, -1, -10, -9 and -8 are all plugged into the equation for x. When this is done, it is clear that the solution (-22) must be in between -8 and -9. The solution for -8 is -21 and the solution for -9 is -24. The solution in question is in between these two values.
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