Question

Solve for x 13x + 7 = 5x - 20

Answer 1

Answer:

13x + 7 = 5x - 20

Step-by-step explanation:

SOLVE for X

13x + 7 = 5x - 20

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-5x                   -7  

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8x=-27

x= -3.375 or -27/8

Answer 2

Answer:

x = -27/8

Step-by-step explanation:

combine the x terms.  To do this, subtract 5x from both sides.  We get:

8x + 7 = -20.  

Next, subtract 7 from both sides, obtaining:

8x = -27, or x = -27/8