To solve the equation
Step 1: Distribute the 13 on the left side.
Step 2: Combine like terms, if necessary, and isolate the term with
Step 3: Solve for
Applying these steps to your equation:
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Step 1: Distribute 13.
This simplifies to: -
Step 2: Add 117 to both sides.
This simplifies to: -
Step 3: Divide both sides by 78.
Now we can check the potential answers given for
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