Question

Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) + 6

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4

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25

Answer 1

Hello, my name is Stephen and I will be your instructor.

The first step is distributing your terms. Do you see any terms that can be distributed? (hint, look at the terms in parenthesis)

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Can you distribute that for me, hun?

Answer 4

3x+3=-2x+2+6

Answer 5

Okay, now add like terms. (hint, the left side has NO like terms)

Answer 6

x+3=8

Answer 7

3x+3=-2x+2+6

Oops, you made a mistake!

You want to add the 2 + 6

3x + 3 = -2x + 8
Now, you want to add the -2x
5x + 3 = 8

Answer 8

its one