Question

Solve 3[-x + (2x +1)] =x-1

Answer 1

Answer: x=-2

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=-2

Explanation:

Remove parenthesis 3(-x+(2x+1))=x-1

Collect the like terms 3(-x+2x+1)=x-1

Multiply parenthesis by 3 3(x+1)=x-1

Move terms 3x+3=x-1

Collect the like terms and calculate 3x-x=-1-3

Divide both sides by 2 2x=-4