Let's solve the equation step-by-step.
Starting with the equation: \[ 10x + 13 = -12 \]
Step 1: Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation. \[ 10x = -12 - 13 \] \[ 10x = -25 \]
Step 2: Divide both sides of the equation by 10. \[ x = \frac{-25}{10} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = \frac{-5}{2} \]
So, to fill in the blanks:
- \( 10x = -25 \)
- \( x = \frac{-25}{10} \) (which can also be written as \( x = \frac{-5}{2} \) if simplified)
Your answers are:
- \( 10x = -25 \)
- \( x = \frac{-25}{10} \) or \( x = \frac{-5}{2} \) (if you simplify it)