Question

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

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply both sides by -2

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

Step2: Add 8 to both sides

$-26 + 8 = x - 8 + 8$
$-18 = x$

Answer:

$x = -18$