Question

how to do this ????
find the x. 3(x+1)+2=-7

Answer 1

So I would first subtract 2 from each side. if you do that, what do you get?

Answer 2

which side could u draw it pls.......

Answer 3

from both sides

3(x+1) + 2 - 2 = - 7 - 2

Answer 4

so what do you get when you simplify that

Answer 5

3(x+1) + 2 - 2 = - 7 - 2
3(x+1) + 0 = -9

that is

3(x+1) = -9

following so far?

Answer 6

still there?

Answer 7

ok. good luck then.