Determine Whether the Number Is a Solution of the Equation $- 2 ; \quad x - 22 = 24$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the number is a solution of the equation
$- 2 ; \quad x - 22 = 24$

• A) Yes
• B) No

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