Question

How do you solve `-2x-7=-13`?

Answer 1

`color(green)(x=3)`

Explanation:

Given
`color(white)("XXX")-2x-7=-13`

Add `7` to both sides
`color(white)("XXX")-2x=-6`

Divide both sides by `(-2)`
`color(white)("XXX")x=3`