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Given the equation −2x − 13 = 8x + 7, which order of operations completely solves for x?

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Jace Toy DDS

Feb 20, 2025

-2x - 13 = 8x + 7add 2x to both sides:-13 = 10x + 7 subtract 7 from both sides:-20 = 10xdivide both sides by 10:x = -20/10 = -2Makes no difference which order the first two steps are done.... Show More
J
Jace Toy DDS

Feb 20, 2025

Add 13 to the right side. (-2x=8x+20).Then, add 2x to the right side (10x+20 = 0). Then, subtract 20 (10x=-20.) Finally, divide by 10 to get x = -2.... Show More

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