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Question
On subtracting 8 from x, the result is 2. The value of x is ______.
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Solution
On subtracting 8 from x, the result is 2. The value of x is 10.
Explanation:
Given, x – 8 = 2
⇒ x = 8 + 2 ...[Transposing – 8 to RHS]
∴ x = 10
Hence, the value of x is 10.
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