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