Question

Solve the following equation, answer as a reduced, mixed number. Then place the correct number in the box provided.

15(2 - x) = 13(3 - x)

Answer 1

Use distribution for both sides of the equation.
15•2=30 15•-x=-15x and 13•3=39 13•-x=-13x
Now we can put them together
30-15x=39-13x
To find what x equals, we can add 13x to both sides
30-2x=39
Now we subtract 30 from both sides
-2x=9
And then divide 9 by -2 which equals -4.5
X=-4.5

Answer 2

x=-9/2

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