Provide an appropriate response.Which of the following demonstrates the correct way to verify the solution to an equation?

A.

-3x = 15; x = 5

-3(5) = 15

-15 = 15
B.

7x = 14; x = 7

7 (7) = 14

14 = 14
C. -2x = -20; x = 10
 = 
x = 10
D.

-8x = 24; x = -3

-8(-3) = 24

24 = 24


Answer: D

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