Question

Solve for x: −3(x + 3) = −3(x + 1) − 5

Answer 1

use distributive property to simplify the equation. what do you get?

Answer 2

when i add the like terms do i then put the equation like: \[-6x+-9+8\]?

Answer 3

yes. however it's not an "equation" since there's no equal sign

Answer 4

-3(x+3)=-3(x+1)-5

multiply -3 to everything inside the parenthesis on the left side

-3x-9=-3(x+1)-5

follow the same procedure on the right side

-3x-9=-3x-3-5

pair like terms (remember when moving on the opposite sides the sign changes)

-3x+3x=9-3-5

answer?

0=1

(theres no such thing and therefore can not be solved)

Answer 5

hmm...i think i overlooked that

Answer 6

so there IS no solution?

Answer 7

Yes there is no solution

Answer 8

so thats your answer