Decide whether the given number is a solution of the given equation.
--x - 2 = -8; 6
A)not a solution
B)solution

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To check whether 6 is a solution for the equation, we substitute x with 6:
-(6) - 2 = -8
-6 - 2 = -8
-8 = -8
The equation is true, and hence 6 is a solution for the given equation. Therefore, the best choice is B. To check whether 6 is a solution of the given equation, we substitute 6 for x:
-6-2 = -8
-8 = -8
since the equation is true, 6 is a solution of the equation. Therefore, the best choice is B.

Decide Whether the Given Number Is a Solution of the Given