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Factors of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10…

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Substitute different x values in the original equation and compare the equations.

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x = 1

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Equation is true

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x = 2

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Equation is true

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x = 3

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Equation is true

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x = 4

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Equation is False

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Since the number 8 is nearest value to 9; the correct choice is x =3.

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The value of x =3.

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