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Question
Solve the following equation: 2x ÷ 3 = 7
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Solution
2x ÷ 3 = 7
⇒ `"2x"/3 = 7`
⇒ `"2x"/3 xx 3 = 7 xx 3` ...(Multiplying by 3)
⇒ 2x = 21
⇒ `"2x"/2 = 21/2` ....(Dividing by 2)
⇒ x = `21/2 = 10 1/2`
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