Question

Simplify the expression: -x +5 -13 + 12x

Answer 1

`x=(8)/(11)`

Explanation:

Given:

`-x +5 -13 + 12x`

To solve the expression, equating it to zero to write it in standard form.

`-x +5 -13 + 12x=0`

Taking the terms of 'x' to one side and the constants to other side:

`-x + 12x=-5 +13`

`11x=8\\`

`x=(8)/(11)`

On simplification of the expression the value of 'x' is

`x=(8)/(11)`