Question

The equation 5x+13=−12
is solved as follows. Enter the correct numbers to complete the solution.(1 point)
5x+13=−12

5x=

Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation.

x=

Divide both sides of the equation by 5. If the answer is an improper fraction, enter the improper fraction.

Answer 1

Let's solve the equation step by step.

1. Start with the equation:
\[
5x + 13 = -12
\]

2. To isolate \(5x\), subtract 13 from both sides:
\[
5x = -12 - 13
\]

Now, calculate the right side:
\[
-12 - 13 = -25
\]

So, we have:
\[
5x = -25
\]

3. Now, divide both sides of the equation by 5:
\[
x = \frac{-25}{5}
\]

Calculate the division:
\[
\frac{-25}{5} = -5
\]

Thus, the completed solution is:

1. \( 5x = -25 \)
2. \( x = -5 \)

The final answer is:
- \( 5x = -25 \)
- \( x = -5 \)