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Solve the following equation and verify your answer:
2x+13x-2=59

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2x+13x-2=59or 18x+9=15x-10 [After cross multiplication]or 18x-15x=-10-9or 3x=-19or x=-193Thus, x=-193 is the solution of the given equation.Check:Substituting x=-193 in the given equation, we get:L.H.S.=2(-193)+13(-193)-2=-38+3-57-6=-35-63=59R.H.S.=59 L.H.S.=R.H.S. for x=-193

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