Question

Solve −2(2x + 5) − 3 = −3(x − 1). @horsegirl27

Answer 1

So, first distribute -2 and -3. Do you know how to distribute?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

Ok, so distribute on both sides, and tell me what you get :)

Answer 4

-4X-10-3 = -3X+1
-4X-13=-3X+1
-4X+3X=1+13X
-X=14X
X=-14

Answer 5

then i get -4x+5-3=-3x-1

Answer 6

Next, get x on one side, add 3x to both the left and right side

Answer 7

-1x+5-3=-1

Answer 8

yay! Now, 5-3?

Answer 9

-1x+2=-1

Answer 10

Goo, now -2 on both sides?

Answer 11

x=3

Answer 12

but thats not one of my answer choices

Answer 13

hmmm lets go back through our work

Answer 14

What are your answer choices?

Answer 15

the equation was suppose to be -4x+(-10)-3=-3x-(-3)

Answer 16

what do i do after

Answer 17

hmm one sec

Answer 18

am just going to guess and get it wrong

Answer 19

I am so so so so so sorry!! I would never leave in the middle of helping, but my computer froze