Question

solve for x: -3(x+3)=-3(x+1)-5

Answer 1

1. Distribute the -3 on both sides.
-3x-9 = -3x-3-5
2. Combine Like Terms on the right.
-3x-9 = -3x-8
3. Isolate the variable.
-3x-9 = -3x-8
-3x-1 = -3x
-1=0
No solution.