NCERT - Mathematics

Book: NCERT - Mathematics

Chapter: 2. Linear Equations in One Variable

Subject: Maths - Class 8th

Q. No. 3 of Exercises 2.5

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Solve the following linear equations.


L.C.M of 3,6, and 2 is 6


Thus, multiplying by 6 on both the sides, we get,



⇒ 6x + 42 – 16x = 17 – 15x


By Transposing,


⇒ 6x – 16x + 15x = 17 - 42


⇒ 5x = -25


⇒ x = -25/5 = -5


 

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