Question

don't want the answer just need instruction on how to solve this thank you! solve −2x − 13 = 8x 7. −2 2 −6 6

Answer 1

-2x - 13 = 8x + 7
Collect the like terms
8x + 2x = -13 - 7
10x = -20
Divide both sides by 10
x = -20/10
x = -2