Question

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

Answer 1

medal and fan to someone who answers! :D

Answer 2

multiply out first using the distributive law
what do you get?

Answer 3

im not sure could u do the steps plz? but then have me answer like right before you get the answer

Answer 4

can i step in

Answer 5

\[3(x + 1) = -2(x - 1) - 4.\]
Expand brackets
\[3x+3=-2x+2-4\]
Swap the places
\[3x+2x=2-4+3\]\[5x=1\]
\[x=\frac{1}{5}\]

Answer 6

Whoops, its:
\[5x=-5\]\[x=\frac{-5}{5}\]\[x=-1\]

Answer 7

Hope that helps @horselover33

Answer 8

so it's -1?

Answer 9

@Ahsome

Answer 10

Yes @horselover33 :D