Question

Solve the equation for x. -13+22=-3(x+3)

Answer 1

-6

Explanation:

9=-3x-9 calculate 3x=-9-9. divide both sides 3x=-18

Answer 2

`x=-6`

Explanation:

`-13+22=-3(x+3)`

Switch sides:

`-3\left(x+3\right)=-13+22`

Solve the right side:

`-3\left(x+3\right)=9`

Divide both sides by -3:

`(-3\left(x+3\right))/(-3)=(9)/(-3)`

`x+3=-3`

Subtract 3 from both sides:

`x+3-3=-3-3`

`x=-6`