Question

Can you solve x 13x + 7 = 5x - 20

A)3(3/8)

B)1(5/8)

C)1(5/8)

D)3(3/8

Answer 1

x = - 3 3/8

Its negative 3 3/8

Explanation:

13x + 7 = 5x - 20

Subtract 5x from both sides

8x + 7 = -20

Subtract 7 from both sides

8x = -27

Divide both sides by 8

x = -27/8

x = - 3 3/8