Question

-3(x+5)=3(x-1) How to solve

Answer 1

x = -4

Explanation:

-3 (x + 5) = 3 (x - 1) <Start by distributing the -3 and 3 (don't forget to distribute . the negative symbol!

-3x - 15 = 3x - 3

+3x +3x <Add 3x on both sides

-15 = 3x - 3

+3 +3 <Add 3 on both sides

-12 = 3x <Divide by 3 on both sides

-4 = x