2x + 13 = 0
(i) Isolate given equation in x
Subtract 13 from both the sides
2x + 13 – 13 = 0 – 13
2x = -13
Divide each side by 2
x = -13/2 = -6.5
Which is an equation in one variable.
(ii) 2x + 13 = 0 can be written as 2x + 0y + 13 = 0
The representation of the solution on the Cartesian plane: A line parallel to y axis passing through the point (-13/2 , 0):
