Answer:
see below
Step-by-step explanation:
8- 2x - 5- 13x = 6
Combine like terms
-15x+3=6
Subtract 3 from each side
-15x+3-3=6-3
-15x = 3
Divide each side by -15
x = 3/-15
x = -1/5
Check
8 - 2(-1/5) -5 -13(-1/5) = 6
8 + 2/5 -5 +13/5 = 6
3 + 15/5 = 6
3+3=6
6=6
