Question

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Answer 1

`x = \pink{1.2}`

Explanation:

`- 5(x - 2) + 9 = 13`

First, solve the brackets.

`- 5x + 10 + 9 = 13`

Combine like terms.

`- 5x + 19 = 13`

Take 19 to the right side.

`- 5x = 13 - 19 \\ - 5x = - 6`

Divide both sides by 5.

`( - 5x)/( - 5) = ( - 6)/( - 5) \\ x = (6)/(5 ) \\ x = 1.2`

Answer 2

x = 6/5

Explanation:

-5(x-2)+9=13

To find x, subtract 9 from each side

-5(x-2)+9-9=13-9

-5(x-2)=4

Distribute -5

-5x +10 = 4

Subtract 10 from each side

-5x+10-10 = 4-10

-5x = -6

Divide each side by -5

-5x/-5 = -6/-5

x = 6/5