Question

The sum of x and five is the product of 3 and x increased by 13

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

`x + 5 = 3x + 13`

Subtract
`3x` from both sides of the equation. You get:

`-2x + 5 = 13`

Subtract 5 from both sides:

`-2x = 8`

`x = -4`