Is x = –4 a valid solution this linear equation?
2x + 9(x – 1) = 8(2x + 2) – 5


No. When –4 is substituted for the variable, the result is a true statement.
No. When –4 is substituted for the variable, the result is a false statement.
Yes. When –4 is substituted for the variable, the result is a true statement.
Yes. When –4 is substituted for the variable, the result is a false statement.