Question

Solve the following equations and verify.

a. 8 – 2x = 5 – 4x​

Answer 1

QUESTION: 8 - 2x = 5 - 4x

TO FIND: Value of x

SOLUTION:

$= > 8 - 2x = 5 - 4x$

$= > - 2x + 4x = 5 - 8$

$= > 2x = - 3$

$x = \frac{ - 3}{2}$

Hence, Value of $x \ \: is \: \frac{ - 3}{2}$

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Putting the value of x, we get:

$= > 8 - 2x = 5 - 4x$

$= > 8 - 2 (\frac{ - 3}{2} ) = 5 - 4( \frac{ - 3}{2} )$

$= > 8 + 3 = 5 + 6$

$= >11 = 11$

Hence, Verified ✔️

Answer 2

a) 8-2x=5-4x

=>-2x+4x=5-8

=>2x=-3

=>x=-3/2