The solution of the equation ax + b = 0 is
(a) x = a/b
(b) x = -b
(c) x = -b/a
(d) x = b/a

Solution:

Given, the equation is ax + b = 0

We have to find the solution of the given equation.

On solving the equation for x,

ax + b = 0

ax = -b

x = -b/a

Therefore, the required solution is -b/a.

✦ Try This: The solution of the equation 5x - 10 = 0 is

Given, the equation is 5x - 10 = 0

We have to find the solution of the equation.

5x = 10

x = 10/5

x = 2

Therefore, the solution of the equation is 2.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 2

The solution of the equation ax + b = 0 is (a) x = a/b, (b) x = -b, (c) x = -b/a, (d) x = b/a

Summary:

The solution of the equation ax + b = 0 is -b/a.

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