Solve: −2(2x + 5) − 3 = −3(x − 1)

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anonymous · Answer

First, distribute -2 across (2x+5).  That means multiply -2 by both the 2x and by 5.  Rewrite the left side after you do that.  Do the same thing with the -3 on the right.  OK so far?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

-4-10-3=-3x-3

anonymous · Answer

Right, except that the first term would be -4x.  Now combine like terms on the left and right sides.

anonymous · Answer

Did you get -4x-13=-3x+3? (It should be +3 on the right side because you multiplied -3*-1 when you distributed.)

anonymous · Answer

Terrell - are you there?  We're almost done!

anonymous · Answer

I have to go now - here is a quick look at the remaining steps:
-4x-13=-3x+3
Add 4x to both sides of the equation
Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation
That's it.  You should then have the answer.  I'll check back later in case you have any questions.