Answer:
[tex]x = \pink{1.2}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex] - 5(x - 2) + 9 = 13[/tex]
First, solve the brackets.
[tex] - 5x + 10 + 9 = 13[/tex]
Combine like terms.
[tex] - 5x + 19 = 13[/tex]
Take 19 to the right side.
[tex] - 5x = 13 - 19 \\ - 5x = - 6[/tex]
Divide both sides by 5.
[tex] \frac{ - 5x}{ - 5} = \frac{ - 6}{ - 5} \\ x = \frac{6}{5 } \\ x = 1.2[/tex]
