Define the binary operation * on the set of rational numbers as : a*b = ab + a -b. What should be the value of x so that the equation 5*x =0 is true? O 5/4 O -5/4 O 5

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Define the binary operation * on the set of rational numbers as : a*b = ab + a - b. What should be the value of x so that the equation 5*x =0 is true?
O 5/4
O -5/4
O 5
Transcribed Image Text:Define the binary operation * on the set of rational numbers as : a*b = ab + a - b. What should be the value of x so that the equation 5*x =0 is true? O 5/4 O -5/4 O 5
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