To solve the equation \( 13x = -9 \) using inverse operations, you need to isolate \( x \).
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Start with the equation: \[ 13x = -9 \]
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Divide both sides by 13 to isolate \( x \): \[ x = \frac{-9}{13} \]
So the solution is: \[ x = -\frac{9}{13} \]