Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Simplification

Question:

The value of 'x' in 8x + \(\frac{5}{7}\) = 12x - \(\frac{3}{5}\)

Options:

\(\frac{-23}{70} \)

\(\frac{23}{35} \)

\(\frac{-23}{35} \)

\(\frac{23}{70} \)

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{23}{70} \)

Explanation:

8x + \(\frac{5}{7}\) = 12x - \(\frac{3}{5}\)

12x - 8x = \(\frac{5}{7}\) + \(\frac{3}{5}\)

4x = \(\frac{25 + 21}{35}\)

4x = \(\frac{46}{35}\)

x = \(\frac{46}{35 × 4}\) = \(\frac{23}{70}\)