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3(x+1)-2x=-6

A x=1
B x=5
C x=-7
D x=-9

User Elevener
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First u distribute the 3
3x+3 -2x =-6
X+3=-6
+3 +3
X=-3
User EminezArtus
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D. X=-9

Because..

You start out with like terms

3x+3-2x=-6

x+3=-6

Now you move it to the right side and change the sign itself

x=-6-3

Now you get x=-9 as your answer
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