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Chapter 2: Q. 4 (page 92)

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

26=p-61

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Solution of given equation isp=87.

Step by step solution

01

. Solving for value of p

26=p-61

Adding61 on both sides.

26=p-6126+61=p-61+61p=26+61p=87

02

.Verification of our solution

For checking our answer, substitutep=87 in given equation26=p-61

On substituting, this gives,

26=p-6126=87-6126=26

03

.Conclusion

Here, as both sides of above expression are equal, above answer is true.

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