Answer:
x = 7
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
4x - 2(x - 2) = - 4 + 5x - 13 ← distribute left side and simplify
4x - 2x + 4 = 5x - 17
2x + 4 = 5x - 17 ( subtract 5x from both sides )
- 3x + 4 = - 17 ( subtract 4 from both sides )
- 3x = - 21 ( divide both sides by - 3 )
x = 7
