Question

Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) − 4

Answer 1

X=-1
I hope that helps

Answer 2

x=

−3

2

Explanation:

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

3(x+1)=−1(x−1)−4

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(x+1)=−1(x−1)−4

(3)(x)+(3)(1)=(−1)(x)+(−1)(−1)+−4(Distribute)

3x+3=−x+1+−4

3x+3=(−x)+(1+−4)(Combine Like Terms)

3x+3=−x+−3

3x+3=−x−3

Step 2: Add x to both sides.

3x+3+x=−x−3+x

4x+3=−3

Step 3: Subtract 3 from both sides.

4x+3−3=−3−3

4x=−6

Step 4: Divide both sides by 4.

4x

4

=

−6

4

x=

−3

2