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Chapter 9: Q. 395 (page 1108)

In the following exercises, solve.

5x-6=8

Short Answer

Expert verified

On solving, we getx=14

Step by step solution

01

Given information

Given equation5x-6=8

02

Square both sides and solve

Solving, we get

5x-6=85x-6=825x-6=645x=70x=14

03

Checking the value

Checking, we get

5(14)-6=870-6=864=88=8

So its true

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