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Chapter 2: Q. 8C (page 103)

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

x+3.8=5.2

Short Answer

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Solution of given equation isx=1.4.

Step by step solution

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Step 1.  Solve for value of x

x+3.8=5.2

Subtracting 3.8on both sides, we get

x+3.8-3.8=5.2-3.8x=5.2-3.8x=1.4

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Step 2. Verification of our solution

For checking our answer, substitute x=1.4 in given equation x+3.8=5.2.

On substituting, we get

x+3.8=5.21.4+3.8=5.25.2=5.2

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Step 3.  Conclusion

Here, both sides of above expression are equal.

So, our answer is true.

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