SOLUTION: 13(x-4)= -6-7

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Question 283614: 13(x-4)= -6-7
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13%28x-4%29=-6-7 Start with the given equation.



13x-52=-6-7 Distribute.



13x-52=-13 Combine like terms on the right side.



13x=-13%2B52 Add 52 to both sides.



13x=39 Combine like terms on the right side.



x=%2839%29%2F%2813%29 Divide both sides by 13 to isolate x.



x=3 Reduce.



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Answer:

So the solution is x=3