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5. SOLVE THe linear equation : 13x – 5 + 171 = x

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Answer:

x = -83/6 = -13.833

Explanation:

Rearrange the equation by subtracting what is to the right of the equal sign from both sides of the equation :

13*x-5+171-(x)=0

1.1 Pull out like factors :

12x + 166 = 2 • (6x + 83)

2.2 Solve : 6x+83 = 0

Subtract 83 from both sides of the equation :

6x = -83

Divide both sides of the equation by 6:

x = -83/6 = -13.833

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