Question

Trying to study for a test and need a little help. Please explain as best you can. 16 = -10 + 13x

Answer 1

for this one you have to add 10 both side first

Answer 2

If your purpose is to find x, then your goal should be to get the variable x on one side of the equal side alone. You can start this out by moving the -10 to the other side. Since you are moving it, the sign must change from a -10 to a +10. You are now left with:
\[16 + 10 = 13x\]

Answer 3

Now, all you have left is to separate the 13 form the x. Since they are touching, that means they are multiplying, so you must do the opposite (dividing).

Answer 4

You are then left with: \[x = 16 + 10 \div 13\]

Answer 5

Now you just have to solve.
16 + 10 = 26
26 / 13 = 2
So... \[x = 2\]

Answer 6

To check, you just have to insert the 2 for x in the original equation and see if it is still correct.
\[16 = -10 + 13 \times 2\]
13 x 2 = 26
26 + (-10) = 16

So it is correct. :)

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes. Thank you so much. I may have a few more questions. could you help me once i get to them?

Answer 10

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Answer 11

please note
\[16+10\div 13 \neq \left( 16+10 \right)\div 13\]