-2 (-7k + 4) + 9 = -13
-2 (-7k + 4) + 9 = -13Use distributive property14k - 8 + 9 = -13Add 8 to both sides14k + 9= -5Subtract 9 from both sides14k= -14Divide 14 on both sidesFinal Answer: k= -1
The answer is -1.-2(-7k + 4) = -13 - 9-2(-7k + 4) = -22-7k + 4 = -22/2-7k + 4 = 22/2-7k + 4 = 11-7k = 11 - 4 -7k = 7k = -1.