Prealgebra (7th Edition)

by Martin-Gay, Elayn

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321955048

ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 3 - Section 3.2 - Solving Equations: Review of the Addition and Multiplication Properties - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 179: 18

Answer

$x=16$

Work Step by Step

$-3+5x-4x=13$ $\longrightarrow$simplify $-3+x=13$ $\longrightarrow$addition property $-3+x+3=13+3$$\longrightarrow$simplify $x=16$

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