Question

Solve for x: −3(x + 3) = −3(x + 1) − 5
A. 6
B. −6
C. All real numbers
D. No solution

Answer 1

We have
\[-3(x+3)=-3(x+1)-5\]
Let's simplify this, would you do that?

Answer 2

I don't know how to do this...

Answer 3

OK, I'll simplify the left side, you try the right
Let's open the bracket on the left side
\[-3\times (x+3)=-3(x+1)-5\]
\[-3\times x-3\times 3=-3(x+1)-5\]
we get
\[-3x-9=-3(x+1)-5\]
could you try the right side?