24+5(x=13)
Can someone explain me the steps to doing this?
Thanks!
I think you have a typo in your equation
Did you mean
24 + (5x) = 13
?
Oh, whoops, yea.
so 5 x = -11
and
x = -11/5
This is not well written. It results in:
24+5(x=13)
24 +5x = 65
5x = 65 - 24
5x = 21
x = 21/5
Like I write above, this is not well written and I've never see an equation like it - ever. It may well be a trick question. Ask the writer of this trash what's meant.
Just reread this post. Yes, a typo is the least of it. Please reread your work before submitting. Now it makes sense.
To solve the given expression, 24 + 5(x=13), you need to simplify the expression by applying the correct order of operations. Here are the steps to solve it:
1. First, note that there seems to be a mistake in the expression. The "=" sign should most likely be replaced with a "-". Let's assume it's a "-" sign instead of "=" for the further explanation.
2. Now, the expression becomes 24 + 5(x - 13).
3. Next, apply the distributive property by multiplying the 5 with the terms inside the parentheses. This gives you 24 + 5x - 65.
4. Combine the constant terms (24 and -65) to get -41. The expression is now simplified to 5x - 41.
So, the final simplified form of the expression 24 + 5(x=13) is 5x - 41.