Question

Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) − 4. 1 −1 −5 −25

Answer 1

x= -1

Explanation:

3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) − 4

we apply distributive property:

3x +3 = -2x +2 -4

5x = 2-3 -4

5x= -5

x= -5/5

x= -1