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Question
Solve the equation 3x + 2 = x − 8, and represent the solution on the number line .
Solution
3x + 2 = x - 8
⇒ 3x - x = 8 - 2
⇒ 2x = - 10
⇒ x = - 5
Points A represents -5 on number line
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