SOLUTION: Simplify the given expression. 13(y-2x)+2/3(x+2). I am stuck at 13 y-26+2/3x+4/3 My brain won't process past the fraction. Can you take me through this?

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Question 660313: Simplify the given expression. 13(y-2x)+2/3(x+2). I am stuck at 13 y-26+2/3x+4/3 My brain won't process past the fraction. Can you take me through this?
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Starting with
13(y-2x)+2/3(x+2)
13y - 26x + 2/3x + 4/3
Convert 26 into a fraction with denominator of 3; 26*3 =78
13y - 78/3x + 2/3x + 4/3
13y - 76/3x + 4/3
13y - 25 1/3x + 1 1/3