Solving first-degree equations in one unknown
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1
Solve 8x - 5 = 3x + 20.
x = 5
2
Solve 2(x + 3) = 5x - 9.
x = 5
3
Solve x : 2 + x : 3 = 10.
x = 12
4
Show that 3(x + 1) + 2 = 3x + 8 has no roots.
3x + 5 = 3x + 8 gives 0 · x = 3, which is impossible.
5
Show that every value of x is a root of 4(x - 2) = 4x - 8.
Opening the bracket gives 4x - 8 = 4x - 8.