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Solve the equation. 13x-5=1+11x

Solve the equation. 13x-5=1+11x-example-1
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Answer:

x=3

13x-5=1+11x

(ADD 5 TO BOTH SIDES)

13x-5+5=1+11x+5

SIMPLIFY

13x=11x+6

SUBTRACT 11x FROM BOTH SIDES

13x-11x=11x+6-11x

SIMPLIFY

2x=6

DIVIDE BOTH SIDES BY 2

2x/2 = 6/2

SIMPLIFY TO GET FINAL ANSWER

x=3

Solve the equation. 13x-5=1+11x-example-1
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Answer is C, hope this helps!!
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