Let x be a number. Translate the following into an expression or an equation, as appropriate, and then simplify the expression or solve the equation.5 times a number added to -8 is equal to 13 times the number.

A. 13(5x - 8) = -8;  -1
B. 5x + (-8) = 13x;  -1
C. 5x + 8x = 13; 1
D. 5x - (-8) = 13x; 1


Answer: B

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