Use Two Calculators Tables to Solve the Equation $$3 - 10 ( x - 8 ) = - 3 - 2 ( x - 13 )$$

question 13

Multiple Choice

Use two calculators tables to solve the equation. $$3 - 10 ( x - 8 ) = - 3 - 2 ( x - 13 )$$

• A) x = 5.5
• B) x = 9.5
• C) x = 6.5
• D) x = 8.5
• E) x = 7.5

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