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

Question

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8
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+
13
=
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19

?(1 point)
Responses

−4
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4
negative 4

−34
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3
4
negative Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

4
4

34

Answer 1

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

1. Subtract 13 from both sides: \[ -8x + 13 - 13 = -19 - 13 \] \[ -8x = -32 \]

2. Now, divide both sides by -8: \[ x = \frac{-32}{-8} \] \[ x = 4 \]

So the solution to the equation is \(x = 4\).

The correct response is: 4