Question

Negative 3X +4 over the number two equals -13

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-\frac{3X + 4}{2} = -13\), we can follow these steps:

1. **Eliminate the denominator**: Multiply both sides of the equation by 2 to get rid of the fraction.

\[
- (3X + 4) = -26
\]

2. **Simplify the equation**: Distribute the negative sign on the left side.

\[
-3X - 4 = -26
\]

3. **Add 4 to both sides**:

\[
-3X = -26 + 4
\]

\[
-3X = -22
\]

4. **Divide by -3**:

\[
X = \frac{-22}{-3} = \frac{22}{3}
\]

So, the solution is:

\[
X = \frac{22}{3}
\]