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Chapter 2: Q24. (page 105)

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

x+8.5=13.7

Short Answer

Expert verified

Solution of given equation isx=5.2.

Step by step solution

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Step-1- Solve for value of x

x+8.5=13.7

Subtracting 8.5on both sides, we get

x+8.5−8.5=13.7−8.5x=13.7−8.5x=5.2

x=5.2

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Step-2-Verification of our solution

For checking our answer, substitute x=5.2 in given equation x+8.5=13.7.

On substituting, we get

x+8.5=13.75.2+8.5=13.713.7=13.7

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Step-3- Conclusion

Here, both sides of above expression are equal

So, our answer is true.

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