Q49 of 113 Page 110

Solve the following question.

(x = 8)

Given equation is,



⇒ cross multiplying equations


⇒ 3x-8 = 2x


⇒ 3x-2x = 8 (transposing 2x to LHS and – 8 to RHS)


⇒ X = 8.


⇒ Hence value of x is 8.


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