Question

x+8=2x-1
solve and verify the following
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Answer 1

QUESTION:–

x+8=2x-1

solve and verify the following

SOLUTION:–

x+8=2x‐1

=>x‐2x=‐1‐8

=>‐x=‐9

=>x=9

ANSWER:–

x=9

VERIFICATION:–

LHS RHS

9+8 = (2×9)‐1

17 = 18‐1

17 = 17

AS BOTH LHS AND RHS ARE EQUAL.

HENCE, VERIFIED.