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

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6MATHSSimple (Linear) Equations (Including Word Problems)3 Marks
Question
Solve the following equation: 48 z + 3.6 = 1.2
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Answer

48 z + 3.6 = 1.2
⇒ 4.8z + 3.6 - 3.6 = 1.2 - 3.6 ...(Substracting 3.6 from both sides)
⇒ 4.8z = - 2.4
$\Rightarrow \frac{4.8 z }{4.8}=\frac{-2.4}{4.8} \quad$..(Dividing by 4.8)
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\therefore z=\frac{-1}{2}=-0.5
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