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Question
Solve the following equation: `"x"/1.2 - 6 = 1`
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Solution
`"x"/1.2 - 6 = 1`
⇒ `"x"/1.2 - 6 + 6 = 1 + 6` (Adding 6 to both sides)
⇒ `"x"/1.2` = 7
⇒ `"x"/1.2 = 7 xx 1.2` (Multiplying by 1.2)
∴ x = 8.4
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