Alexis6166
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  • 16-11-2017
  • Mathematics
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Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) − 4.

1
−1
−5
−25

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anonymousperson126
anonymousperson126 anonymousperson126
  • 16-11-2017
-1 is the answer.
(Distribute 3 through the parenthesis and then distribute-2 through the parenthesis)
3x+3 = +2x+2-4
(Move the variable to the left side and change its sign and then move the constant to the right side and change its sign)
3x+2x = -2-3
(Collect the like and then calculate the sum or difference)
5x = -1
(Divide both sides of the equation by 5)
x = -1
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