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Chapter 2: Q3E. (page 99)

Solve the equation. Check your solution.

5c=-15

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Solution of given equation isc=-3

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Solve the equation for c

5c=-15

Dividing with 5 on both sides, we get

5c5=-155c=-155c=-3

c=-3

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Step 2. Verification of our solution

For checking our answer, substitute c=-3in given equation 5c=-15.

On substituting, we get

5c=-155×-3=-15-15=-15

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Step 3. Conclusion

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

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