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5X +13 * -2 =2 need help asap

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5 votes

Answer:

x = -9/5

DECIMAL FORM: -1.8

Explanation:

User Meteore
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Answer:

x=28/5

Explanation:

need more help? im glad to

first we need to simplify both sides :

5x + 13 * -2 = 2

5x + -26 = 2

5x - 26 = 2

Then we add 26 to both sides:

5x - 26 = 2

+26 +26

5x = 28

Then we divide both sides by 5:

5x/5 = 28/5

x = 28/5

TA-DA! lol happy to help!

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