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Check whether the value of x given is a solution of the given equation or not:

8x-3=9x+15, x=-6


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Solution

For x=-6,

L.H.S.=8×(-6)-3=-48-3=-51

Also,

R.H.S.=9x+15=9×(-6)+15=-54+15=-39

Clear, L.H.S.R.H.S.

Hence, x=-6 is not a solution of the given equation.


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