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If \(4x+8=7\), then \(x-3=?\)

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RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
-13/4

Solving for \(x-3\) from \(4x+8=7\)

The problem requires finding the value of the expression \(x-3\) after determining the value of \(x\) from the given linear equation \(4x+8=7\). The steps involve isolating \(x\) first, and then substituting its value into the expression \(x-3\).

Step 1: Solve the Equation for \(x\)

Start with the given equation:

\(4x + 8 = 7\)

To isolate the term with \(x\), subtract 8 from both sides of the equation:

\(4x = 7 - 8\)

\(4x = -1\)

Now, divide both sides by 4 to find the value of \(x\):

\(x = \frac{-1}{4}\)

Step 2: Calculate the Value of \(x-3\)

Substitute the value of \(x = -1/4\) into the expression \(x-3\):

\(x - 3 = \left(-\frac{1}{4}\right) - 3\)

To subtract 3 from \(-1/4\), find a common denominator, which is 4. Rewrite 3 as \(12/4\):

\(x - 3 = -\frac{1}{4} - \frac{12}{4}\)

Combine the fractions:

\(x - 3 = \frac{-1 - 12}{4}\)

\(x - 3 = \frac{-13}{4}\)

Thus, the value of \(x-3\) is \(-13/4\).

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  2. The sum of three consecutive number is 126. Find the highest number?

  3. Simplify 5x(x + 2) + 4x

    A.5x 2+ 10

    B.9x + 10

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