Solve for x: 13x + 26 = 3x - 34

Question

A. x = -6
B. x = 18
C. x = -9
D. x = 3

Answer 1

Let's solve for x:

13x + 26 = 3x - 34
Subtract 3x from both sides:
10x + 26 = -34
Subtract 26 from both sides:
10x = -60
Divide by 10:
x = -6

So, the correct answer is:
A. x = -6