Question

Solve for x: 5x-1-8x=-13

Answer 1

x = 4

Explanation:

5x-1-8x=-13

Combine like terms

-3x-1 = -13

Add 1 to each side

-3x-1+1 = -13+1

-3x = -12

Divide by -3

-3x/-3 = -12/-3

x = 4