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Solve the equation: -2x+13=-7x+28

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Answer:

x = 5

Explanation:

-2x + 13 = -7x + 28

Subtract 13 on both sides

-2x + 13 - 13 = -7x + 28 - 13

-2x = -7x + 15

Add 7x on both sides

-2x + 7x = -7x + 7x + 15

5x = 15

Divide by 5 on both sides to isolate the variable

5x/5 = 15/5

x = 5

Hope this helped!

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