To solve the equation \(-8x + 13 = -19\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 13 from both sides of the equation:
\[ -8x + 13 - 13 = -19 - 13 \] \[ -8x = -32 \]
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Next, divide both sides by -8:
\[ x = \frac{-32}{-8} \] \[ x = 4 \]
Therefore, the solution is \( x = 4 \).