Solve the following equation and check your result: 2x/3 + 1 = 7x/15 + 3

Solution:

A mathematical equation that represents the relationship between two expressions on either side of the equal sign (=) is a Simple Equation. An equation consists of variables and numerical constants.

2x/3 + 1 = 7x/15 + 3

⇒ 2x/3 - 7x/15 = 3 - 1

⇒ (10x - 7x) / 15 = 2

By Cross-multiplying we get,

⇒ 3x = 30

Therefore, the value of x = 10

☛ Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 2

Video Solution:

Solve the following equation and check your result: 2x/3 + 1 = 7x/15 + 3

NCERT Solutions Class 8 Maths Chapter 2 Exercise 2.3 Question 8

Summary:

The solution to the given equation 2x/3 + 1 = 7x/15 + 3 is x = 10

☛ Related Questions:

• Solve the following equation and check your result: 5x + 9 = 5 + 3x
• Solve the following equation and check your result: 4z + 3 = 6 + 2z
• Solve the following equation and check your result: 2x - 1 = 14 - x
• Solve the following equation and check your result: 8x + 4 = 3(x - 1) + 7