Question

3(x + 1) = -2(x - 1) - 4

Answer 1

x = -1

Explanation:

1. Distribute

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

2. Simplify

-2x + 2 - 4

2-4 = -2

-2x - 2

3. Solve

3x + 3 = -2x - 2

+2x +2x

4. Cont. Solving

5x + 3 = -2

-3 -3

5x = -5

5. Divide by 5

5x = -5

/5 /5

x = -1

Hope this helped,

Kavitha Banarjee