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Solve the Following Equation: ("X"+2)/9 = ("X" + 4)/11 - Mathematics

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Question

Solve the following equation:

`("x"+2)/9 = ("x" + 4)/11`

Sum
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Solution

⇒ 11(x + 2) = 9(x + 4)  ..(by cross multiplying)

⇒ 11x + 22 = 9x + 36

⇒ 11x - 9x = 36 - 22

⇒ 2x = 14

⇒ x = `14/2`

⇒ x = 7

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Chapter 14: Linear Equations in one Variable - Exercise 14 (A) [Page 165]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 8 ICSE
Chapter 14 Linear Equations in one Variable
Exercise 14 (A) | Q 6 | Page 165
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