Question

13 = x + 3
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Answer 1

Explanation:

x=10; first you subtract 3 from both sides of the equal sign, that cancels out 3 and you are left with x=10 c:

Answer 2

x= 10

Explanation:

13= x+3

To remove the three so that x can be on one side, we subtract 3 on both sides (opposite of 3 is -3)

13= x+3

-3 -3

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10= x