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Question
In natural numbers, x – 5 = –5 has ______ solution.
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Solution
In natural numbers, x – 5 = –5 has no solution.
Explanation:
Solve the given equation for x,
x – 5 = –5
⇒ x = –5 + 5 ...[Transposing (–5) to RHS]
⇒ x = 0
Since, natural numbers do not contain zero, hence the equation has no solution.
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