Question

What are the solution(s) of -3(x - 1) = x - 5?
O-5 and 3
O-3
O1 and 5
O 2

Answer 1

d) 2.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

x = 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

• Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
• Equality Properties

Explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-3(x - 1) = x - 5

Step 2: Solve for x

1. Distribute -3: -3x + 3 = x - 5
2. Add 3x to both sides: 3 = 4x - 5
3. Add 5 to both sides: 8 = 4x
4. Divide 4 on both sides: 2 = x
5. Rewrite: x = 2

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

1. Substitute: -3(2 - 1) = 2 - 5
2. Subtract: -3(1) = -3
3. Multiply: -3 = -3

Here we see that -3 does indeed equal -3.

∴ x = 2 is a solution of the equation.