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Question
Solve the following equation and verify the answer:
`x/5`=12
Solution
`x/5`=12
⇒ `x/5`×5=12×5 [Multiplying both the sides by 5]
⇒ x = 60
Verification:
Substituting x = 60 in the L.H.S.
⇒ `60/5` = 12 = R.H.S.
⇒ L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, verified.
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