If 2x/5 - 2 = 5 - 3x/5, then x = _______. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Solution:

Given, the equation is 2x/5 - 2 = 5 - 3x/5

The value of x is _______.

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

On solving for x by grouping of common terms,

2x/5 + 3x/5 = 5 + 2

x/5 (2 + 3) = 7

x/5 (5) = 7

Cancelling out common terms,

x = 7

Therefore, the value of x is 7.

✦ Try This: If 3x/2 - 3 = 6 - 4x/3, then x = _______. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

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

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 28

If 2x/5 - 2 = 5 - 3x/5, then x = _______. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Summary:

If 2x/5 - 2 = 5 - 3x/5, then x = 7.

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