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3/2 is the solution of the equation 8x - 5 = 7. Is the following statement true or false

Solution:

Let’s solve the equation 8x - 5 = 7

8x = 7 + 5

x = 12/8

x = 3/2

Thus, 3/2 is the solution of the equation 8x - 5 = 7. True.

✦ Try This: 3 is the solution of the equation 2x - 5 = 7.

Let’s solve the equation 2x - 5 = 7

2x = 7 + 5

x = 12/2

x = 6

Thus, 3 is the solution of the equation 2x - 5 = 7. False.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 4

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 53

Summary:

3/2 is the solution of the equation 8x - 5 = 7. True

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