Question

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

6

-6

All real numbers

No solution

Answer 1

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Answer 2

-3(x + 3) = -3(x + 1) - 5 --- distribute through the parenthesis
-3x - 9 = -3x - 3 - 5 -- combine like terms
-3x - 9 = -3x - 8 -- add 3x to both sides
-3x + 3x - 9 = -8 -- add 9 to both sides
-3x + 3x = -8 + 9 -- combine terms
0 = 1 (incorrect)
NO SOLUTION

Answer 3

thanks:)

Answer 4

sure thing :)