5-2(x+1)=13 what is x

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

5−2(x+1)=13

5+(−2)(x)+(−2)(1)=13 (Distribute)

5+−2x+−2=13

(−2x)+(5+−2)=13 (Combine Like Terms)

−2x+3=13

−2x+3=13

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.

−2x+3−3=13−3

−2x=10

Step 3: Divide both sides by -2.

−2x −2 = 10

−2 x=−5

x=-5

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