What does x equal in 5 (x-2=-13

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Coby

10 July, 13:27

What does x equal in 5 (x-2=-13

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Cassandra Rangel · Answer 1

-11

Step-by-step explanation:

move constants to the right x=-13+2=-11

Gwendolyn Figueroa · Answer 2

Multiply the bracket by 5

5 (x-2) = - 13

5x-10 = - 13

Move - 10 to the other side. Sign changes from - 10 to + 10

5x-10+10 = - 13+10

5x = - 3

Divide by 5 for 5x and - 3

5x/5 = - 3/5

x = - 3/5 or as a decimal x = - 0.6

Answer: x = - 3/5 or as a decimal x = - 0.6