17 = -13 - 8x
First, add '13' to both of the sides.
\(17 + 13 = -8x\)
Second, add 17 + 13 to get 30.
\(30 = -8x\)
Third, divide both sides by '-8'.
\(\frac{30}{-8} = x\)
Fourth, change the fraction into a negative.
\(-\frac{30}{8} = x\)
Fifth, find the GCF of 30 and 8.
Factors of 30: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 30
Factors of 8: 1, 2, 4, 8
The GCF is 2.
Sixth, divide the numerator by the GCF.
\(30\) ÷ \(2 = 15\)
Seventh, divide the denominator by the GCF.
\(8\) ÷ \(2 = 4\)
Eighth, combine your new numerator and denominator.
\(- \frac{15}{4} = x\)
Ninth, switch your sides.
\(x = -\frac{15}{4}\)
Answer as fraction: \(-\frac{15}{4}\)
Answer as decimal: -3.75
