Question

Determine the value of the variable. -(4x+1) = 3(2x-1) Plz show your work

Answer 1

Answer:
`x=(1)/(5)`

Explanation:

Remove the parenthesis:

`-(4x+1)=3(2x-1)`

`-4x-1=(2x-1)`

Move the terms:

`-4x-1=6x-3`

`-4x-6x-1=-3`

Collect like terms:

`-4x-6x=-3+1`

`-10x=-3+1`

Divide both sides:

`-10x=-2`

`x=(1)/(5)`