Factor out the common term "2".
2(13x+2y) = 54
Now, divide both sides by 2.
13x + 2y = 54/2. <-- We could not divide into a whole number so it's a fraction.
Simplify 54/2 to 27.
13x + 2y = 27 <--- Since we have a whole number without a letter, we are done with that side.
Now, we subtract 2y from both sides.
13x = 27 - 2y
Divide both sides by 13.
x = 27 - 2y/13.
Therefore, we get x = 27 - 2y/13
That would be our final answer.
Good luck on your assignment!
- Emacathy
