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How do i solve 13-3/2x=37

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\begin{gathered} 13-(3)/(2)x=37 \\ \text{Multiply both sides by -1:} \\ (3)/(2)x-13=-37 \\ \text{Add 13 to both sides:} \\ (3)/(2)x=-37+13 \\ (3)/(2)x=-24 \\ \text{Multiply both sides by 2/3} \\ x=-24\cdot((2)/(3)) \\ x=-16 \end{gathered}

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