Question

-5x-12= 13 (find the x)

Answer 1

-5

Explanation:

-5x-12=13

+12. +12

-5x=25

÷-5=÷-5

x=-5

Answer 2

-5

Explanation:

-5x-12= 13 add 12 to both sides

-5x-12 + 12= 13 + 12 ➡ -5x = 25 divide both sides by 5

-5x ÷ 5 = 25 ÷ 5 ➡ -x = 5 and x = -5