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The original equation is ![\"\"](\"http://www.mathskey.com/test/fckeditor/editor/plugins/fckeditor_wiris/integration/showimage.php?formula=c930a4a5a684284fd2f26dce4ab0a9a1.png\")
and value of x is -2.
To check the solution of the equation, substitute the value of x=-2 in the original equation.
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The above statement is false, so x=-2 is not a solution of the original equation is .
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x=-2 is not a solution of the original equation is .