Question

L Solve the following equation: 2 + 8x= 11x - 13.
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Answer 1

x=5

2+8x=11x-13

8x-11=-13-2

-3x=-15

x=5

Answer 2

x = 5

Explanation:

Add 13-8x to both sides of the equation, then divide by the coefficient of x.

2 +8x +13 -8x = 11x -13 +13 -8x

15 = 3x . . . . simplified

5 = x