Solve for x: -2(x + 3) = -2(x + 1) - 4.

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zale101 · Answer

Have you tried working this out?

anonymous · Answer

yes but am still confused am not sure what to do. am new to algebra

triciaal · Answer

here are the steps to follow:
1. use the distributive property for multiplication to expand each side
2. group like terms 
3. simplify
4. isolate the variable to one side and leave the constant on the other side of the equation
5. divide each side by the coefficient of the variable 

do you know how to use the distributive property?
remember to keep the balance   whatever you do to one side of an equation also do to the other

triciaal · Answer

let me know if you still have any questions.

anonymous · Answer

thanks 4 ur help

triciaal · Answer

you are welcome