Find and correct the errors in the following mathematical statements. 4(x - 5) = 4x - 5

Solution:

An equation is a mathematical statement with an 'equal to' symbol between two algebraic expressions that have equal values.

Given,

4(x - 5) = 4x - 5

Solving LHS we get,

4(x - 5) = 4x - 20 [Using distributive property]

But RHS = 4x - 5

Thus, we see that LHS ≠ RHS

The correct statement is 4(x - 5) = 4x - 20

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 14

Video Solution:

Find and correct the errors in the statement: 4(x - 5) = 4x - 5

Class 8 Maths NCERT Solutions Chapter 14 Exercise 14.4 Question 1

Summary:

Find and correct the errors in the statement: 4(x - 5) = 4x - 5. The correct statement is 4(x - 5) = 4x - 20

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