Question

Select the correct answer

a. Which of the following is the solution of equation a/3 + 1 = 2/3?
i) 1
ii) -1
iii) 1/3
iv) -1/3

b. Which of the following best defines the solution of a linear equation in one variable?
i) It is always an integer
ii) It is always a rational number
iii) It is never a decimal number iv. It is always a whole number

c. If 2x - 5= 0, then x =
i) 0
ii) 5/2
iii) -5/2
iv) 2/5

d. If a and b are positive integers, the solution of the equation ax = b is always...
i) positive
ii) negative
iii) one
iv) zero


Solve these step by step...​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) a/3+1=2/3

a/3=2/3-1

a/3=-1/3

a/3=-1/3

3×-1/3=-1

so, a=-1