Question

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

Answer 1

do you know how to distribute through the parenthesis ?

Answer 2

example :
2(x + 5) = 2*x + 2 * 5 = 2x + 10

Answer 3

the problem is can't be solved.

Answer 4

yeah i do but when i worked it out my answer didnt match the answer choices

Answer 5

-3(x + 3) = -3(x + 1) - 5
-3x - 9 = -3x - 3 - 5
-3x - 9 = -3x - 8
-3x + 3x = -8 + 9
0 = 1 (incorrect)

there is no solution for this problem

Answer 6

is that one of your answer choices ?

Answer 7

ohhh okay

Answer 8

yes it is

Answer 9

cool...if the sides do not equal at the end, then there is no solution

Answer 10

oh okay now i understand, thanks for helping me

Answer 11

anytime :)

Answer 12

if i have anymore questions will you be able to answer them?

Answer 13

if I am logged on...and I will be here for a little while longer. I usually show up at many different times during the day, when I can

Answer 14

oh okay, but thanks for your help cuz i reallllly needed t.. Im Jayla BTW

Answer 15

good to meet you Jayla...I am Kellie

Answer 16

Nice to meet you too Kellie, ttyl :)