Question

Solve the following equation: 5x - 3= 3(2x +1) + x. Describe each

step used to solve the equation and justify your reasoning. Be sure
to show all work

Answer 1

–3

Explanation:

5x-3=3(2x+1)+x

5x-3=6x+3+x

So, X to the left and numbers to the right

5x-6x-x=3+3

-2x=6 | :(-2)

x= -3