Elementary Algebra

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 1285194055
ISBN 13: 978-1-28519-405-9

Chapter 3 - Equations and Problem Solving - 3.1 - Solving First-Degree Equations - Problem Set 3.1 - Page 100: 26

Answer

$x=-34$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of equality, the value of the variable that satisfies the given equation, $ 13-x=47 ,$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} -x=47-13 \\\\ -x=34 \\\\ x=-34 .\end{array}
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