If 8x - 3 = 25 +17x, then x is
(a) a fraction
(b) an integer
(c) a rational number
(d) cannot be solved

Solution:

Given, the equation is 8x - 3 = 25 + 17x

We have to find the value of x.

On solving the equation for x,

8x - 3 = 25 + 17x

On grouping common terms,

8x - 17x = 25 + 3

x(8 - 17) = 28

-9x = 28

x = -28/9

Therefore, the solution is a rational number.

✦ Try This: If x - 5 = 25 - 5x, then x is

(a) a fraction

(b) an integer

(c) a rational number

(d) cannot be solved

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

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 3

If 8x - 3 = 25 +17x, then x is (a) a fraction, (b) an integer, (c) a rational number, (d) cannot be solved

Summary:

If 8x - 3 = 25 +17x, then x is a rational number.

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