Simple Linear E...

What is the value of x in the equation 2(x + 1) – 5 = –x + 7?

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Three numbers x, y, and z are such that x and y are in the ratio 4:5 and z is 5 less than x. The sum of the three numbers is 60.

If the value of y is taken as 5p, then which situation correctly represents the given information?

The total cost of 5 notebooks and 6 pens is Rs 180. The cost of each pen is Rs 5 and the cost of each notebook is Rs C. Which of the following equations correctly represents the given situation?

In a cricket test match, twice the runs scored by a batsman were 14 more than a century. If r is the number of runs scored by the batsman, then which equation represents the given statement?

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The present age of Rahim and Ram are in the ratio 11: 6. Six years ago, Rahim was twice as old as Ram.

What is the present age of Ram?

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A square and a rectangle have equal perimeters. Each side of the square measures 45 cm, while the length of the rectangle is 10 cm more than its breadth.

If the length of the rectangle is assumed as x, then which equation correctly represents the given situation?