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5x+8=2x -13 ?
i need help please

User ChuckieDub
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Answer:

i think the answer is 7

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User Jamhan
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Answer:

x=-7

Explanation:

Alrighty. 5x+8=2x-13. Lets do -2x on both sides. We'll get 3x+8=-13. Then lets subtract 8 from both sides. We'll get 3x=-21. Divide by 3 and we'll get x=-7. Hope that makes sense.

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