Solve: (2x + 5)/(x + 4) = 1.

$[2 M a r k s]$

Open in App

Solution

(2x + 5)/(x + 4) = 1

⇒ 2x + 5 = 1(x + 4)

⇒ 2x + 5 = x + 4
$[1 M a r k]$
⇒ 2x - x = 4 - 5

⇒ x = -1

Therefore, x = - 1 is the required solution of the equation (2x + 5)/(x + 4) = 1

$[1 M a r k]$

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

\frac{x}{2} - \frac{1}{5} = \frac{x}{3} + \frac{1}{4}

[2 M a r k s]

2 x - 3 < x + 2 \leq 2 x + 5

\frac{2 x + 1}{3} \geq \frac{3 x - 2}{5}

5^{x + 1} + 5^{2 - x} = 5^{3} + 1

Join BYJU'S Learning Program