COMEDK2019MathematicsSets and Relations
- On the set Z , of all integers * is defined by a * b=a+b-5 . If 2 *(x 3)=5 , then x=
Options
- A0
- B3
- C5
- D10
Correct answer
D. 10
Step-by-step solution
We have, a*3=a+b-5 Now, x 3=x+3-5=x-2 Again, 2 *(x * 3)=5 2(x-2)=5 2+x-2-5=5 x=10