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Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = 2(x − 1)

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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

First Expand the equation

3x+3 = 2x-2

Subtract 2x from both sides

x+3=-2

subtract 3 from both sides

x = -5

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Answer:

x= -5

Explanation:

3x+3=2x-2

3x-2x=-3-2

x=-5

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