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Evaluate the given expression for x= -13
-7x-5
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Answer:

86

Explanation:

Substitute the value of the variable into the equation and simplify.

When X=-13

-7 times -13 which is positive 91

we have 91-5 left

subtract 5 which is 86

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Answer:

x= -9/4

x=−13−7x−5

x=−13+−7x+−5

x=(−7x)+(−13+−5)(Combine Like Terms)

x=−7x+−18

x=−7x−18

add 7 to both sides.