Solve for x : 13x+24=3x−26

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To solve for x, first combine like terms on the same side of the equation:

13x + 24 = 3x - 26

Subtract 3x from both sides:

10x + 24 = -26

Subtract 24 from both sides:

10x = -50

Divide by 10:

x = -5

Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -5.