Question

Solve the following equation and verify the answer:

x − 2 = −5

Answer 1

x − 2 = −5

Adding 2 on both sides:
⇒ x − 2 + 2 = −5 + 2
⇒ x = −3
Verification:
Substituting x = −3 in the L.H.S.:
⇒ −3 − 2 = −5 = R.H.S.
L.H.S. = R.H.S.
Hence, verified.