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

Add 2x, then subtract 8x, lastly subtract 7

Add 2x, then add 13, lastly divide by 10

Subtract 8x, then add 13, lastly divide by −10

Subtract 8x, then add 2, lastly add 13

Question

Given the equation −2x − 13 = 8x + 7, which order of operations completely solves for x?

 Add 2x, then subtract 8x, lastly subtract 7

 Add 2x, then add 13, lastly divide by 10

 Subtract 8x, then add 13, lastly divide by −10

 Subtract 8x, then add 2, lastly add 13

anonymous · Answer

C the third one, subtract 8x, then add 13, lastly divide by 10
-2x -13 = 8x +7 take away 8x 
-10x -13 = 7  then add 13
-10x = 20 divide by -10
x = -2