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Solve for x : 5x -6 = 8x -4...

Solve for `x : 5x -6 = 8x -4`

A

`-1//3`

B

`-2//3`

C

`1//3`

D

`2//3`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Given,
`5x - 6 = 8x - 4`
`rArr 5x - 8x = -4 + 6`
`rArr -3x = 2 rARr x = -2//3`
Hence, the correct option is (b)
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