Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
5(x - 1) + 3 = 13....distribute thru the parenthesis
5x - 5 + 3 = 13
5x - 2 = 13....add 2 to both sides
5x = 13 + 2
5x = 15 ....divide both sides by 5
x = 15/5
x = 3 <====
