HELP PLZ!! WILL FAN AND MEDAL!!!!
Solve for x: -2 (x+3)=-2 (x+1)-4

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HELP PLZ!! WILL FAN AND MEDAL!!!!
Solve for x: -2 (x+3)=-2 (x+1)-4

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

So, do you know how to distribute to simplify each side?

anonymous · Answer

Well... idk how to work it out cuz ive done it before but I forgot how to do the steps cuz I havent done it in a long time

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

ok, np, so check out this site to explain distributive property for simplification http://www.purplemath.com/modules/simparen.htm

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

once you do that, give it a try and we can see how it goes :)

anonymous · Answer

Noooo I need to be shown the steps to the whole problem thats all cuz ill remember it once I see a step that I remember so yea could u help me out with that?

fibonaccichick666 · Answer

no.  Please try or else I will not assist.

anonymous · Answer

Fine

anonymous · Answer

Ok so that part I know so I need help with the next steps

anonymous · Answer

first you distribute

anonymous · Answer

Ok and then what

anonymous · Answer

when you distributed they both equal the same thing.

anonymous · Answer

what are you supposed to be doing in this problem?

anonymous · Answer

Figuring out if the answer is 2 or 3 or all real numbers or no solution so can I get strait answer?

anonymous · Answer

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