Question

PLEASE HELP ME
solve for x. −2(x+13)+9x=4 ​

Answer 1

First open the bracket by multiplying with -2

-2x - 26 +9x = 4

Solving like terms

7x - 26 = 4

Adding 26 to both sides

7x - 26 +26 = 4+26

7x = 30

X = 30/7

Answer 2

$-2(x+13)+9x=4\\\\-2x-26+9x=4\\\\7x=30\\\\x=\dfrac{30}{7}$