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Chapter 2: Q. 2 (page 93)

Explain why x-5=-7  and  x=12are equivalent equations.

Short Answer

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Yes, the equations are equivalent.

Step by step solution

01

Step 1  .Proving that both equations are same

Taking first equation

x-5=7

02

Step 2  .Adding with constant number

Adding 5 on both sides We get

x-5+5=7+5x=12

03

.Conclusion

Which in second equation x=12

Hence the equation x-5=7 and x=12 are equivalent.

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