Question

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Find the values of x in this equation: x-
-= 2.
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A.
-7,3
B.
-5, 2
C.
-7,5
D.
-2,5
E.
-3,5
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Answer 1

Option (E)

Explanation:

Expression given in the attachment,

`x-(15)/(x)=2`

By multiplying with x on both the sides of the given equation,

x² - 15 = 2x

x² - 2x - 15 = 0

x² - 5x + 3x - 15 = 0

x(x - 5) + 3(x - 5) = 0

(x + 3)(x - 5) = 0

(x + 3) = 0

x = -3

And (x - 5) = 0

x = 5

Therefore, x = -3, 5 are the solutions of the given equation.

Option (E) will be the answer.