Solve the equation and check your solution.
--11 = x - 13
A) x = -24
B) x = 24
C) x = 2
D) x = -2

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To solve for x, we need to isolate it on one side of the equation. 
-11 = x - 13 
We can do this by adding 13 to both sides. 
-11 + 13 = x - 13 + 13 
Simplifying, we get: 
2 = x 
Therefore, the solution is x = 2. We can check this by substituting x with 2 in the original equation: 
-11 = 2 - 13 
-11 = -11 
Since the equation is true, we know that our solution of x = 2 is correct. Therefore, the best choice is C. Adding 13 to both sides of the equation: 
-11 + 13 = x - 13 + 13 
2 = x 
Thus, x = 2. 
To check the solution, substitute x = 2 back into the original equation: 
-11 = 2 - 13 
-11 = -11 
The left side of the equation equals the right side, so the solution x = 2 is correct. Therefore, the answer is choice C.

Solve the Equation and Check Your Solution