Solve for x.

Question

−5x+2=67
(1 point)
Responses

x=−35
x is equal to negative 3 over 5

x=−695
x is equal to negative 69 over 5

x=−13
x is equal to negative 13

x=13

Answer 1

To solve for x, you can start by isolating the variable x on one side of the equation.

−5x + 2 = 67

Subtract 2 from both sides to get:

−5x = 65

Divide both sides by -5 to solve for x:

x = -65/5

Simplifying the fraction gives:

x = -13