Question

If -13x-71=201 what is x

Answer 1

272/-13 or −20.923

Explanation:

To solve this equation you need to isolate the variable.

First, add 71 to both sides

-13x-71+71=201+71

-13x=272

Then, divide both sides by -13

-13x/-13=272/-13

So, x=272/-13 or −20.923