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Solve: $\frac{3 x - 1}{2} - \frac{2 x + 3}{3} = \frac{x - 5}{6} + 2$ .

Class 8Reducing to Simpler FormLinear Equations

A4
B5
C8
D3

Step-by-Step Solution

Multiply by 6:

3 (3 x - 1) - 2 (2 x + 3) = (x - 5) + 12

. So

9 x - 3 - 4 x - 6 = x + 7

, i.e.

5 x - 9 = x + 7

. Then

4 x = 16, x = 4

.

Answer: A) 4

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