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Chapter 2: Q6. (page 145)

Solve each equation. Check your solutions.

2a-5=13

Short Answer

Expert verified

Thea=9 is the solution of the given equation.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1. Given information.

We have an equation 2a-5=13.

To find the solution of the given equation and check the solution.

02

Step 2. Calculation.

Solving the given equation:

2a-5=13⇒2a=13+5⇒2a=18⇒a=9

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Step 3. Check the Solution.

We substitute thea=9 in the given equation.

2a−5=13⇒2×9−5=13⇒18−5=13⇒13=13⇒L.H.S=R.H.S

Hence, thea=9 is the solution of the given equation.

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