Question

Solve for x. 56+5x-13x=72

Answer 1

The answer would be

X= -2

First you would collect the like terms

This will convert your equation to look like this:

56-8x=72

Then you move the constant causing it to change signs

-8x= 72-56

Then subtract: 72-56

-8x=16

Then you divide -8 for both sides

X=-2

Then you are left with your answer:

X= -2

Hope this helps! :3

Answer 2

x = -2

Explanation:

56 + 5x -13x = 72

-56 -56

5x -13x = 16

-8x = 16

divide -8x and 16 by -8

x = -2