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Solve the following linear equations :
(i) x + 2 = 5x
→ 2 = 5x - x
→ 2 = 4x
→ x = 4/2
→ x = 2
(ii) 3(n - 1)/2 = n - 4
→ 3 × (n - 1)/2 = n - 4
→ 3n - 3/2 = n - 4
→ 3n - 3 = 2(n - 4)
→ 3n - 3 = 2 × (n - 4)
→ 3n - 3 = 2n - 8
→ 3n - 2n = -8 + 3
→ n = -5
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