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(Solve the following equation: 2 + 8x = 11x - 13 )

A. 5 B. -5 C. 15/19 D. - 15/19

Please help! I usally get these right but I'm completelly stumped! ( Please explain in detail )

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Answer:

A.   x = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

2 + 8x = 11x - 13   -------- subtract 2 from both sides

2 + 8x - 2 = 11x - 13 - 2

8x = 11x - 15         -------- subtract 11x from both sides

8x - 11x = 11x - 15 - 11x

-3x = -15

x = -15 / -3

x = 5

Answer:

x=5

Step-by-step explanation:

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