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For 7x - 8 = 5x + 2, the value of x is:

  1. 56\dfrac{5}{6}

  2. 65\dfrac{6}{5}

  3. 5

  4. 8

Linear Eqns One Variable

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Answer

7x - 8 = 5x + 2

⇒ 7x - 5x = 2 + 8

⇒ 2x = 10

⇒ x = 102\dfrac{10}{2}

⇒ x = 5

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

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