Question

Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) − 4

1

−1

−5

−25

Answer 1

x = - 1

Explanation:

3(x + 1) = - 2(x - 1) - 4 ← distribute parenthesis on both sides

3x + 3 = - 2x + 2 - 4

3x + 3 = - 2x - 2 ( add 2x to both sides )

5x + 3 = - 2 ( subtract 3 from both sides )

5x = - 5 ( divide both sides by 5 )

x = - 1