Question

Solve the equation 3x + 2 = x - 8, and represent the solution on 

(i) The number line 

(ii) The Cartesian plane.

Answer 1

3x + 2 = x – 8 

⇒ 2x = - 10 

⇒ x = - 5 

(i) On number line

(ii) On the Cartesian plane