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Question
Complete the last column of the table.
| Equation | Value | Say, whether the Equation is Satisfied. (Yes/No) |
| 5x = 25 | x = -5 |
Solution
| Equation | Value | Say, whether the Equation is Satisfied. (Yes/No) |
| 5x = 25 | x = -5 | No |
Explanation:
5x = 25
L.H.S. = 5x
By putting x = −5,
L.H.S. = 5 × (−5) = −25 ≠ R.H.S.
Hence, the equation is not satisfied.
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