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Question
Solve the following equation: `"x"/2 - 3 = 5`
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Solution
`"x"/2` - 3 = 5
⇒ `"x"/2 - 3 + 3 = 5 + 3` ...(Adding 3 to both sides)
⇒ `"x"/2 = 8`
⇒ `"x"/2 xx 2 = 8 xx 2` ..(Multiplying by 2)
∴ x = 16
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