SOLUTION: How close to 2 do we have to take x so that 5x+3 is within a distance of 0.075 from 13. I am confuse on how to evaluate this problem.

Question 213502: How close to 2 do we have to take x so that 5x+3 is within a distance of 0.075 from 13.
I am confuse on how to evaluate this problem.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, rfer:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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So:

Add -3 to each part of the inequality:

Multiply each part of the inequality by :

John

Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Confusing question.
I hope this helps.
5(2)+3=13
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5x+3=12.925
5x=9.925
x=1.985
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