SOLUTION: i need help with the following! 2x-3(-2x+4)=-13+x Now the answer i get should be x=1/7 however whatever way i try and do this out, i get a completely different answer! I

Question 502821: i need help with the following!
2x-3(-2x+4)=-13+x
Now the answer i get should be x=1/7 however whatever way i try and do this out, i get a completely different answer!
I am learning about Solving Linear Equations and Inequalities and i am a college student. if it helps i am using the book entitled "Elementary Algebra for College Students" (8th edition)
Thank you very much!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Expand the 2nd term,

Subtract from both sides

Add to both sides

I get your answer with a minus sign
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