Question

I need help with 1/2x+13=9
im in the 8th grade btw

Answer 1

1/-8

To find:

x

Explanation:

1/2x+13=9

take 13 to the LHS. when you take 13 to the LHS it becomes negative

1/2x=9-13

1/2x=-4

by cross multiplying,

2x × -4=1

-8x=1

x=1/-8

hope it helps you!!

Answer 2

-8

Explanation:

You are wanting to solve for x

First you want to subtract 13 on both sides-

1/2x = -4

Now you want to divide on both sides-

x = -8