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What step is incorrect

What step is incorrect-example-1
User Sander Schutten
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Answer:

See below.

Explanation:

Step one is incorrect. When distributing 3 to x and -1, you have to multiply 3 and x, and 3 and -1, making it 3x-3.

What this person did was only multiply 3 and x, but forgot about -1.

-hope it helps

User Aleksandr Dubinsky
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Answer:

3

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