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What is the solution of the equation −8x+13=−19 ?(1 point)
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−34
negative Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

4
4

−4
negative 4

34
Start Fraction 3 over 4 End Fraction

Answer 1

To solve the equation −8x + 13 = −19, we first need to isolate the variable x by undoing the operations.

Subtract 13 from both sides:
−8x + 13 - 13 = −19 - 13
−8x = −32

Next, divide by -8 to solve for x:
x = -32 / -8
x = 4

Therefore, the solution of the equation −8x + 13 = −19 is x = 4.