Question

Solve the following equation. Then place the correct number in the box provided. 8 + x = 13 + 2x

Answer 1

Answer: You must have typed it wrong cause they can not equal each other

Explanation:

8 + 1 does not equal 13 + 2

nor with two, three, four, and so on.

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

8 + x - 8 = 13 + 2x - 8

The 8 cancels on the left

x - 2x = 13 + 2x - 8 - 2x

The 2x cancels on the right

x - 2x = 13 - 8

Do the calculation to find

- x = 5

- x . (-1) = 5 . (-1)

Times by -1 to cancel the negative sign because you arises to find x and not -x

You finally get x = -5