The solution of the equation 2y = 5y - 18/5 is __________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Solution:

Given, the expression is 2y = 5y - 18/5

We have to fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

On solving the equation for y,

2y = 5y - 18/5

On grouping of common terms,

5y - 2y = 18/5

y(5 - 2) = 18/5

3y = 18/5

y = 18/5(3)

y = 6/5

Therefore, the value of x is 6/5.

✦ Try This: The solution of the equation 5y = 2y - 2/5 is __________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 2

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 4 Problem 18

The solution of the equation 2y = 5y - 18/5 is __________. Fill in the blanks to make the statement true.

Summary:

The solution of the equation 2y = 5y - 18/5 is 6/5.

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