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Simple (Linear) Equations (Including Word Problems) — MATHS STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6MATHSSimple (Linear) Equations (Including Word Problems)4 Marks
Question
Solve: 3(2x + 1) -2(x - 5) -5(5 - 2x) = 16
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Answer

3(2x + 1) -2(x - 5) -5(5 - 2x) = 16
⇒ 6x + 3 - 2x + 10 - 25 + 10x = 16
⇒ 6x - 2x + 10x + 3 + 10 - 25 = 16
⇒ 16x - 2x + 13 - 25 = 16
⇒ 14x - 12 = 16
⇒ 14x = 16 + 12 = 28
$\Rightarrow x=\frac{28}{14}=2$
∴ x = 2

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