what is the answer 1/2(6x-10)+10=5x-13

Question

what is the answer 1/2(6x-10)+10=5x-13

Answer 1

 

1. Distribute the 1/2 which equals 3x-5+10=5x-13
2. Combine the -5 and +10 on the left side which results in 3x+5=5x-13
3. Add 13 to both sides: 3x+5+13=5x, which is 3x+18=5x
4. Subtract 3x from both sides: 18=5x-3x
5. Combine like terms on the right: 18=2x
6. Divide both sides by 2
7. As a result, x=9

Answer 2

3x - 5 + 10 = 5x - 13

 

2x = 18

 

X = 9