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Question
a = 3 is a solution of the equation 2a – 1 = 5.
Options
True
False
Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Given equation is 2a – 1 = 5
⇒ 2a = 5 + 1 ......[Transposing – 1 to RHS]
⇒ 2a = 6
⇒ `(2a)/2 = 6/2` ......[Dividing both sides by 2]
a = 3
Clearly, a = 3 is the solution of the given equation.
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