Question

Solve for x: −3(x + 3) = −3(x + 1) − 5.

6
−6
All real numbers
No solution

Answer 1

Start off by distributing -3 over (x+3) and the -3 on the right side as well over (x+1)

Answer 2

\[-3(x+3) \implies -3x-9\]
and \[-3(x+1) \implies -3x-3\]
so we have \[-3x-9=-3x-3-5\] now collect like terms and solve for x.

Answer 3

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