NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Simple Equations - Problems and Solutions
Question 104

Question. 104

Follow the directions and correct the given incorrect equation, written in Roman numerals:

(a) Remove two of these matchsticks to make a valid equation:
IX − VI = V

(b) Move one matchstick to make the equation valid. Find two different solutions.

Answer:

(a) X − V = V

(b) VI + IV = X or VI + V = XI

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

(a) Removing two sticks makes the valid Roman numeral equation X − V = V.

(b) By shifting one stick, we can form VI + IV = X or VI + V = XI.

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 7 – Mathematics – Unit 4: Simple Equations – Problems and Solutions | Detailed Answers