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What value of "x" makes the equation -4x+7=2x+13 true?

OA. -4
OB. -1
OC. 2
OD. O

User Tuncalik
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The answer is B. just substitute x for -1 and solve it and it equals to 11=11
User Arvind Singh
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Answer:

B. -1

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

−4x+7=2x+13

Step 1: Subtract 2x from both sides.

−4x+7−2x=2x+13−2x

−6x+7=13

Step 2: Subtract 7 from both sides.

−6x+7−7=13−7

−6x=6

Step 3: Divide both sides by -6.

−6x/−6 = 6/−6

x=−1

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