Question

2x + 5 = 8x - 13 Solve the equation. Do not use decimals in your awnser

Answer 1

x = 3 ! you would just use inverse operations and single out x

Answer 2

x = 6

Explanation:

2x + 5 = 8x - 13 place like terms in the same side of the equation

5 + 13 = 8x - 2x add like terms

18 = 6x

6 = x