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  • 21-04-2021
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Writing Linear Equations


Two less than five times a number x is equal to 13. Solve for x.

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Аноним Аноним
  • 21-04-2021

Answer:

x = 3

Step-by-step explanation:

5x - 2 = 13  (write the equation)

5x - 2 + 2 = 13 + 2  (isolate the variable)

5x = 15

5x/5 = 15/5  (simplify)

x = 3

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saraalvi00
saraalvi00 saraalvi00
  • 21-04-2021

Answer:  x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

13=5x-2

13+2=5x

15=5x

x=15/5

x=3

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