If 1/3 - x = -2/3, then x is __________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Solution:

Given, 1/3 - x = -2/3

We have to fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

On grouping common terms,

1/3 + 2/3 = x

x = (1+2)/3

x = 3/3

x = 1

Therefore, the value of x is 1.

✦ Try This: If 4 - x = -2, then x is __________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Given, the equation is 4 - x = -2

We have to find the value of x.

On solving for x,

4 + 2 = x

x = 6

Therefore, the value of x is 6.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 2

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Sample Problem 4

If 1/3 - x = -2/3, then x is __________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true

Summary:

If 1/3 - x = -2/3, then x is 1.

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