On the set Z , of all integers * is defined by a * b=a+b-5 . If 2 *(x * 3)=5 , then x is equal to

Step-by-step solution

Given, a * ~b = a + b -5 Now, 2 *(x * 3)=2 *(x+3-5)=2^ * (x-2)=2+x-2-5 5=x-5 x=10