To solve the equation \( 13(6x - 9) = -33 \), the steps would be:
Step 1: Distribute \( 13 \) on the left side of the equation.
\[ 13 \times 6x - 13 \times 9 = -33 \]
This becomes:
\[ 78x - 117 = -33 \]
Step 2: Add \( 117 \) to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with \( x \).
\[ 78x - 117 + 117 = -33 + 117 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ 78x = 84 \]
Step 3: Divide both sides by \( 78 \) to solve for \( x \).
\[ x = \frac{84}{78} \]
Simplifying that fraction gives:
\[ x = \frac{14}{13} \]
Putting it all together, the correct order of steps is:
- Step 1: Distribute the \( 13 \).
- Step 2: Add \( 117 \) to both sides.
- Step 3: Divide by \( 78 \).
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