Question

3-2x-5=x+13
please help with steps ​

Answer 1

3-2x-5=x+13
First get x on both sides
3-2x-5=x+13
+2x. +2x

3-5=3x+13
Subtract 13 on both sides
3-5=3x+13
-13. -13
-10-5=3x
Combine like terms
-15=3x
Divid -15 by 3 which equals x= -5

Answer 2

Answer: x = -5

Explanation:

In order to solve this equation, I am going to isolate x.

Given equation:

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  `\sf{3-2x-5=x+13}`

Combine like terms:

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  `\sf{3-5-2x=x+13}`

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  `\sf{-2-2x=x+13}`

Rearrange

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  `\sf{-2x-x=13+2}`
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  `\sf{-3x=15}`

Divide both sides by -3:

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  `\sf{x=-5}`

Therefore, the answer is x = -5.