Question

5+2(x-9)=13 solve and verify

Answer 1

5+2(x-9)=13
5+2x-18=13
2x-13=13
2x=13+13
2×=26
x=26/2
x=13

Answer 2

5+2(x-9)=13

5+2x-18=13

-13+2x=13

2x=13+13

2x=26

x=13


now verification,
by taking x=13

5+2(x-9)

=5+2(13-9)

=5+2(4)

=5+8

=13

hence, LHS=RHS

x=13