Question

Solve for x -2x + 2 = x -13

Answer 1

Isolate with the variable by dividing each side by factors that don't contain the variable. So, x= 15

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

Add 2x to both sides: 2 = 3x - 13

Add 13 to each side: 15 = 3x

Divide both sides by 3: 5 = x