Question

Solve for x: 3(x + 1)= -2(x - 1) + 6.

Answer 1

x=1

Explanation:

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

Distribute

3x+3 = -2x+2+6

Combine like terms

3x+3 = -2x+8

Add 2x to each side

3x+3+2x = 8

5x+3 = 8

Subtract 3 from each side

5x =5

Divide by 5

x =1