MCQ
The solution of the equation $5x - 8 = x + 4$ is:
- A$-2$
- B$2$
- C$-3$
- ✓$3$
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
$3$
Given, $5x - 8 = x + 4$
$\Rightarrow 5x - 8 - x = 4$
$\Rightarrow 4x - 8 = 4$
$\Rightarrow 4x = 4 + 8$
$\Rightarrow 4x = 12$
$\Rightarrow\text{x} = \frac{12}{4}$
$\Rightarrow x = 3$
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