First let's distribute. 2(x-3) = 2x -6. -13(x+2) = -13x -26 Now that we've done that, combine like-terms. (-6) -17= -23. 18-26 = -8. Add 13x to both sides. 2x + 13x = 15x. 15x - 17 = -8. Add 17 to both sides. 15x = 9. Divide both sides by 15. x = 0.6 I hope this helps!
