Answer:
x= −1/2, x=52/5
Step-by-step explanation:
2(x+7)=13
(2)(x)+(2)(7)=13(Distribute)
2x+14−14=13−14
2x=−1
2x/2=−1/2
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5(x−7)=17
(5)(x)+(5)(−7)=17(Distribute)
5x+−35=17
5x−35=17
5x−35+35=17+35
5x=52
5x/5=52/5
