Algebra-1

To solve the equation 13 - 5|2x + 7| = -12, we can start by isolating the absolute value term.

Subtract 13 from both sides:

-5|2x + 7| = -25

Divide both sides by -5:

|2x + 7| = 5

Consider two cases:

Case 1: 2x + 7 = 5

Solve for x:

2x + 7 = 5

2x + 7 - 7 = 5 - 7

2x = -2

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