Solve for x -5x-12=13

Problem

−5*x−12=13

Solution

1. Identify the equation to be solved for x

−5*x−12=13

2. Add 12 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term containing x

−5*x−12+12=13+12

−5*x=25

3. Divide both sides by -5 to solve for x

(−5*x)/(−5)=25/(−5)

x=−5

Final Answer

−5*x−12=13⇒x=−5

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