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Question
`9/5` is the solution of the equation 4x – 1 = 8.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is False.
Explanation:
Solve the equation for x,
⇒ 4x – 1 = 8
⇒ 4x = 8 + 1 ...[Transposing (–1) to RHS]
⇒ 4x = 9
x = `9/4` ...[Dividing both sides by 4]
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