Question

Solve for x -3(x + 3)= -3 (x + 1) - 5

Answer 1

`-3(x + 3)= -3(x + 1) - 5`

Expand the multiplication on both sides.

`-3x - 9 = -3x - 3 - 5`

Combine like terms.

`-3x - 9 = -3x - 8`
Add 9 to both sides.

`-3x = -3x + 1`
Add 3x to both sides.

`0 = 1`
An answer like this means there is no possible solution for x.