Question

What is the solution to the equation -5x + 10 = -13x

a) No solution
b) x=0
c) x=1
d) x=-1.25

Answer 1

Answer:-

`\red{\bigstar}` The Solution of the given equation is
`\large\leadsto\boxed{\rm\purple{x = \: - 1.25}}`

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• Given:-

• - 5x + 10 = - 13x

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• Solution:-

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`\sf - 5x + 10 = - 13x`

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`\sf - 5x + 10 + 13x = 0`

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`\sf 8x + 10 = 0`

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`\sf 8x = - 10`

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`\sf x = (-10)/(8)`

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`\bold\red{\large{x = - 1.25}}`

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✯ Therefore, the the solution of the given equation is x = - 1.25

Answer 2

-1.25 =x

Explanation:

-5x + 10 = -13x

Add 5x to each side

-5x + 10+5x = -13x+5x

10 = -8x

Divide by -8

10/ -8 = -8x/-8

-5/4 =x

-1.25 =x