SOLUTION: how do you solve the equation -6x + 13 = 2x - 11

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Question 704528: how do you solve the equation -6x + 13 = 2x - 11
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-6x%2B13=2x-11 Start with the given equation.


-6x=2x-11-13 Subtract 13 from both sides.


-6x-2x=-11-13 Subtract 2x from both sides.


-8x=-11-13 Combine like terms on the left side.


-8x=-24 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-24%29%2F%28-8%29 Divide both sides by -8 to isolate x.


x=3 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=3

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