Question

3(x + 2) = -5 - 2(x - 3) *

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

3(x + 2) = -5 -2(x-3)

open parenthesis

3 * x + 3 * 2 = -5 + -2 * x + -2 * -3

3x + 6 = - 5 - 2x + 6

subtract 6 from both sides

3x + 6 - 6 = -5 - 2x + 6

3x = -5 -2x

add 2x from both sides

3x + 2x = -5 - 2x + 2x

5x = -5

divide both sides of the equation by 5

5x/5 = -5/5

x = -5/5

x = -1