Question

solve 5x – 2 = 13 show your work

Answer 1

Answer:

x = 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Equality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

5x - 2 = 13

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Add 2 on both sides:                    5x = 15
2. Divide 5 on both sides:                 x = 3

Answer 2

Answer:

x=3

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define

5x - 2 = 13

Step 2: Solve for x

Add 2 on both sides:                    5x = 15

Divide 5 on both sides:                 x = 3