Answer:
x = -2/7
Explanation:
3(3 + 2) + 2(x + 1) = -5(x – 3)
Combine like terms
3(3 + 2) + 2(x + 1) = -5(x – 3)
3(5) + 2(x + 1) = -5(x – 3)
15 + 2(x + 1) = -5(x – 3)
Distribute
15 +2x+2 = -5x +15
Combine like terms
2x+17 = -5x+15
Add 5x to each side
2x+5x +17 = -5x+5x +15
7x +17 = 15
Subtract 17 from each side
7x+17-17 = 15-17
7x = -2
Divide each side by 7
7x/7 = -2/7
x = -2/7