ICSE-VIII-Mathematics

14: Linear Equations in one Variable Class 8 Maths

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  • #17
    (x - 5)(x + 3) = (x - 7)(x + 4)
    Ans : (x - 5)(x + 3) = (x - 7)(x + 4)
    ⇒ x2 + 3x - 5x - 15 = x2 + 4x - 7x - 28
    ⇒ -2x - 15 = -3x - 28
    ⇒ 3x - 2x = 15 - 28
    ⇒ x = - 13