Question

Solve the following equation, showing all work: -2x + 5 = 13

Answer 1

so subject 5 from 13. which gives you -2x=8 and then divide -2 by 8 which is -4. so x=-4 is your answer.

ANSWER: X=-4

Answer 2

Answer: x = -4

Explanation:

Subtract 5 from both sides of the equation.

-2x = 13 -5

Subtract 5 from 13.

-2x=8

Divide each term by -2 and simplify.

Divide each term in -2x = 8 by -2

-2x/-2 = 8/-2

Reduce the expression by cancelling the common factors.

Cancel the common factor.

-̶2̶x̶/̶-̶2̶  = 8/-2

Divide x by 1.

x = 8/-2

Divide x by -2.

x = -4