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Question
Solve the following equation and verify the answer:
x − 7 = 6
Solution
x − 7 = 6
Adding 7 on both the sides:
⇒ x − 7 + 7 = 6 + 7
⇒ x = 13
Verification:
Substituting x = 13 in the L.H.S.:
⇒ 13 − 7 = 6 = R.H.S.
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, verified.
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