(a) What is meant by a “solution” of a linear equation in one variable?
(b) Consider the equation 3x−4=8. A student writes, “x=4 is a solution because 3×4=12 and 12−4=8.” Explain, with reference to the definition you gave in part (a), whether the student’s statement is correct.
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