Question

${\displaystyle \frac{3}{2}}$ is the solution of the equation 8x – 5 = 7.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is True.

Explanation:

Consider the equation, 8x – 5 = 7

Transpose –5 to RHS then it becomes 5

8x = 7 + 5

8x = 12

x = ${\displaystyle \frac{12}{8}}$

x = ${\displaystyle \frac{3}{2}}$