Question

Solve the following questions
i. Solve for x: 6 (3+2) – 5 (6−1) = 2 (−8) – 5 (7−6) + 8
ii. Solve for x: 2+5 /3+4 = 5
iii. Find a rational number which lies in the middle of 1/2 1/4

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

ans (1) 6(3x+2)−5(6x−1)=3(x−8)−5(7x−6)+9x

⇒18x+12−3x+5=3x−24−35x+30+9x

⇒−12x+17=−23x+6

⇒23x−12x=6−17

⇒11x=−11

⇒x=−1