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

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Answer: x=-2

Explanation:

User Zathrus
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Answer:

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

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