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How do you solve -3(x+5)=3(x-1) by step by step?
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How do you solve -3(x+5)=3(x-1) by step by step?

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Answer:

x = -3

Explanation:

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

Distribute

-3x -15 = 3x -3

Add 3x to each side

-3x+3x -15 =3x+3x -3

-15 = 6x+3

Subtract 3 from each side

-15-3 = 6x+3-3

-18 = 6x

Divide each side by 6

-18/6 = 6x/6

-3 =x

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