What is the solution of the equation −8x+13=−19

Question

?(1 point)
Responses

3/4
Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

4
4

−3/4
negative Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

−4

Answer 1

To solve the equation $-8x+13=-19$, follow these steps:

1. Subtract 13 from both sides: $$-8x+13-13=-19-13$$ This simplifies to: $$-8x=-32$$

2. Divide both sides by -8: $$x=\frac{-32}{-8}$$ This simplifies to: $$x=4$$

Thus, the solution to the equation $-8x+13=-19$ is $4$.