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  • Question
  • If a x - 1 = b x - 3 , then the value of x is:
    b a


  • Options
  • A. 12
  • B. 1
  • C. 2
  • D. 72

  • Correct Answer


  • Explanation
    Given ❨ a x - 1 = b x - 3
    b a

    a x - 1 = a -(x - 3)  =  a (3 - x)
    b b b

    x - 1 = 3 - x

    ⟹ 2x = 4

    x = 2.


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