I'm confused I put 13-x and it said incorrect?? HELP!

Mathematics

2 answers:

Morgarella [4.7K]2 years ago

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The answer X-13 because it said to take from x not 13. Pay close attention next time

Andreas93 [3]2 years ago

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Answer:

Maybe -12?

Step-by-step explanation:

Because sometimes variables on their own symbolize 1, so we can subtract 13 from 1 to get -12.

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