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The expression is \"\"

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Substitute b = – 3 in original equation and check whether equation is true.

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\"\"                           (Multiply: \"\")

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\"\"   ✘                           (Add: \"\")

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The equation is not true.

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No, b = – 3 is not a solution to the equation \"\".