SOLUTION: Could you explain how this equation was solved? 3(x-13)-=9 x=24 Thank you!

Question 394372: Could you explain how this equation was solved?
3(x-13)-=9
x=24
Thank you!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

No. In the first place, I don't know what "-=" means. In the second place, if I ignore that, x = 24 is incorrect. So you have written something incorrectly. Repost your problem typed correctly and someone will be able to help you.

John

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