Question

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

Answer 1

First distribute the 3s.

Answer 2

wat then?

Answer 3

Then you have:
−3(x + 3) = −3(x + 1) − 5

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

Now you want to add like terms

Answer 4

wouldnt it be -9=-8 to prove its a false equation?

Answer 5

-3x - 9 = -3x - 3 - 5
0 - 9 = -8

Correct.

Answer 6

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