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Simplify -2x+13=-7x+28

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The answer X=3 im right not gonna lie
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Answer:

x = 3

Explanation:

Add 7x to both sides of the equation:

-2x+13 + 7x = -7x + 28 + 7x

5x + 13 = 28

Next, subtract 13 from both sides to isolate 5x:

5x + 13 - 13 = 28 - 13

5x = 15

Solve for x:

5x/5 = 15/5

x = 3

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