Concept explainers
To solve: the given equation
Answer to Problem 17QC
The value of x is 0.2.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The equation is
Concept used:
To get x alone, each side of the equation is divided by 60 and to check the solution, this value of x is put in given equation, so that the left side is equal to right side.
Calculation:
On dividing each side by 60,
Check:
On plug in
Left side
So, value of x is correct.
Thus, required value of x is 0.2
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