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Solve the following equations:
a.
b.
(a)
To solve:
The following equation
Answer to Problem 1CT
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation is
Calculation:
Consider the equation
Subtract 5 from both sides,
Subtract
Multiply both sides by 12,
Final statement:
Therefore, the value of
(b)
To solve:
The following equation
Answer to Problem 1CT
Solution:
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The equation is
Calculation:
Consider the equation
Multiply both sides by 100,
Subtract
Add
Multiply both sides by 125,
Final statement:
Therefore, the value of
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