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Find the solution for the linear equation 2.5x=5?(a) x=-2(b) x=5(c) x=3(d) x=2This question was posed to me by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This is a very interesting question from Linear Equations in Two Variables topic in section Linear Equations in Two Variables of Mathematics – Class 9 |
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Answer» CORRECT choice is (d) x=2 The explanation is: 2.5x=5 We KNOW that equations is not AFFECTED by dividing the same non-zero number both sides. Hence, dividing the EQUATION by 2.5 both sides. Therefore x=5/2.5 Hence, x = 2 |
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