Question

Imagine you are teaching a fellow student how to solve:
3 − 5(x + 2) = 3(x + 1) + 6

In your own words, explain the process for solving this equation. Please include your work at each step of the process along with the final answer.

Answer 1

3 − 5(x + 2) = 3(x + 1) + 6



3- 5x -10 = 3x + 3 +6


-5x -7 = 3x +9
-5x-3x = 9+7
- 8x = 16
8 x = -16
x= ??

Answer 2

x = -2

Answer 3

right :)

Answer 4

now can u see steps and go on?

Answer 5

for my answer i put that and then i just put x = -2?