Question

x/3 - 5=8 solve the equation and check your answer
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Answer 1

Answer:

3m = 5m - 8/5

Transposing 5m to L.H.S,

we obtain 3m - 5m = -8/5 - 2m

= -8/5

Dividing both sides by −2,

we obtain m = 4/5 L.H.s = 3m = 3 x 45

= 12/5 R.H.S = 5m - 8/5 = 5 x 4/5 - 8/5 = 12/5

L.H.S. = R.H.S. Hence, the result obtained above is correct.