Decide Whether the Given Number Is a Solution of the Given

question 267

True/False

Decide whether the given number is a solution of the given equation.
-Is $- 9$ a solution of $- x - 1 = - x - 8$ ?

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Definitions:

Methanesulfonic Acid

A strong organic acid featuring a sulfonic acid group attached directly to a methane molecule, known for its good water solubility and use in organic reactions.

Acidic

Having properties of an acid, or a pH less than 7, capable of donating a proton (H+) to another compound.

Increasing Basicity

Describes the trend or sequence in which the ability of a substance to act as a base increases.

Increasing

Becoming larger or greater in size, number, value, or amount.