How to get answer:
Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.
38(2x+16)−2=13
(38)(2x)+(38)(16)+−2=13(Distribute)
76x+608+−2=13
(76x)+(608+−2)=13(Combine Like Terms)
76x+606=13
76x+606=13
Step 2: Subtract 606 from both sides.
76x+606−606=13−606
76x=−593
Step 3: Divide both sides by 76.
[tex]\frac{76x}{76} = \frac{-593}{76}[/tex]
Answer:
Decimal Form: −7.80263157…
Fraction Form: [tex]\frac{-593}{76}[/tex]
Mixed Number Form: [tex]-7\frac{61}{76}[/tex]
