Question

1. -13 = \frac{x - 8}{2}

Explanation:

Step1: Eliminate denominator (multiply by 2)

$-13 \times 2 = \frac{x-8}{2} \times 2$
$-26 = x - 8$

Step2: Isolate x (add 8 to both sides)

$-26 + 8 = x - 8 + 8$

Answer:

$x = -18$