Solve the following linear equations.



L.C.M of 3,6, and 2 is 6


Thus, multiplying by 6 on both the sides, we get,



⇒ 6x + 42 – 16x = 17 – 15x


By Transposing,


⇒ 6x – 16x + 15x = 17 - 42


⇒ 5x = -25


⇒ x = -25/5 = -5


 

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