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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Solve for x: -3(x + 3) = -3(x + 1) - 5.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6 -6 All real numbers No solution

OpenStudy (luigi0210):

Distribute

OpenStudy (anonymous):

huhh?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Luigi0210

OpenStudy (luigi0210):

Distribute that -3 out on both sides

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply the terms in the parentheses by the terms in front of them -3(x+3) = -3x -9 etc then assemble the x terms on one side of the equation and the other terms on the other side of the equation, and you will see what to do next.

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