1a. to form 13x +2, you multiply variable by 13 then add 2
1b. to solve 13x +2 =41, you subtract 2 from both sides so you end up with 13x = 39, then you divide both sides by 13, so the answer will be x = 3
2a. to form (x-3) /5, you subtract 3 from variable, then take the answer and divide it by 5
2b. to solve (x-3) /5 = -1, you first multiple both sides by 5 so you'll end up with x-3= -5. you then add 3 to both sides so the answer is x = -2
