10x + 13= -12

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To solve the equation \( 10x + 13 = -12 \), you can follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 13 from both sides: \[ 10x + 13 - 13 = -12 - 13 \] This simplifies to: \[ 10x = -25 \]

  2. Divide both sides by 10: \[ x = \frac{-25}{10} \] Simplifying the fraction gives: \[ x = -2.5 \]

So the solution is \( x = -2.5 \).