Question

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

Answer 1

x = -1

Answer 2

lol i knew that haha jk thanks so much! :D

Answer 3

Let me just put the steps for others to see :)
Equation:
\[3(x + 1) = -2(x - 1) - 4.\]
Expand brackets\[3x+3=-2x+2-4\]
Simplify RHS
\[3x+3=-2x-2\]
Move the \(3\) to the RHS, move the \(-2x\) to the LHS
\[3x+2x=-2-3\]\[5x=-5\]
Divide both sides by \(5\)
\[x=\frac{-5}{5}\]\[x=1\]

Answer 4

Just so that others can see @horselover33