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Question
Solve the following equation and verify the answer:
x − 2 = −5
Solution
x − 2 = −5
Adding 2 on both sides:
⇒ x − 2 + 2 = −5 + 2
⇒ x = −3
Verification:
Substituting x = −3 in the L.H.S.:
⇒ −3 − 2 = −5 = R.H.S.
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, verified.
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