ICSE-VIII-Mathematics

14: Linear Equations in one Variable Class 8 Maths

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  • #22
    (x - 1)/(7x - 14) = (x - 3)/(7x - 26)
    Ans : (x - 1)/(7x - 14) = (x - 3)/(7x - 26)
    ⇒ (x - 1)(7 - 26) = (7x - 14)(x - 3)
    ⇒ 7x2 - 7x - 26x + 26 = 7x2 - 14x - 21x + 42
    ⇒ -33x + 26 = -35x + 42
    ⇒ 35x - 33x = 42 - 26
    ⇒ 2x = 16
    ⇒ x = 8