Question 403292

{{{3x-2=13}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{3x=13+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{3x=15}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(15)/(3)}}} Divide both sides by {{{3}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the answer is {{{x=5}}} 



Note: I've shown more than you probably want to write out, so you can combine steps.