Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 1 - Foundations for Algebra - Chapter Review - 1-8 An Introduction to Equations - Page 72: 88

Answer

No

Work Step by Step

Substitute the given value and simplify the equation to determine whether the given value is a solution to the equation. $-3(3^2)\overset?=27\longrightarrow$ simplify the exponent $-3(9)\overset?=27\longrightarrow$ multiply $-27\ne27$
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