Question

-3x-2=13
please show steps on how to do

Answer 1

x = -5

Explanation:

-3x-2=13

Add 2 to both sides of the equation

-3x-2+2=13+2

Simplify

-3x=15

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

`(-3x)/(3) =(15)/(-3)`

Simplify

x = -5

Answer 2

x=-5

Explanation:

-5*-3=15

15-2=13

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