Algebra 1

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133500403
ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 7 - Exponents and Exponential Functions - 7-3 Multipying Powers with the Same Base - Standardized Test Prep - Page 431: 75

Answer

H) 9

Work Step by Step

4x - 5 = 2x + 13 Subtract 2x from both sides: 4x - 2x -5 = 2x - 2x +13 2x - 5 = 13 Now, add 5 to both sides: 2x - 5 + 5 = 13 + 5 2x = 18 Now, divide both sides by 2: 2x $\div$2 = 18 $\div$2 x = 9
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