Question

Solve each of the following equations and check your answers:
x − 3 = 5

Answer 1

x − 3 = 5
Adding 3 to both sides, we get
⇒ x − 3 + 3 = 5 + 3
⇒ x = 8
Verification:
Substituting x= 8 in LHS, we get
LHS = x − 3 and RHS = 5
LHS = 8 − 3 = 5 and RHS = 5
LHS = RHS
Hence, verified.