Question

Write the following sentence using mathematical symbols
twice x, plus 5, is the same as -13

Answer 1

It would be: 2x + 5 = -13
Solving: 2x = -13 - 5
x = -18 / 2
x = -9

In short, Your Answer would be -9

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

2x+5=-13
2x= -18
x= -9