3(x+1) = 9+2x
i know i'm probably making this harder than it actually is but i'm doubting if how i'm solving it is right?? Am i supposed to distribute 3 to (x+1)?? (sorry, i'm bad at math)

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3(x+1) = 9+2x
 i know i'm probably making this harder than it actually is but i'm doubting if how i'm solving it is right?? Am i supposed to distribute 3 to (x+1)?? (sorry, i'm bad at math)

anonymous · Answer

3x+3=9+2x yes you are then simplify and get x alone

pokiedokie · Answer

thank you!!
and for 9+2x all i do is divide correct?

lynfran · Answer

no

lynfran · Answer

3x+3=9+2x
subtract 2x frm both sides
we get
3x-2x+3=9+2x-2x
3x-2x+3=9
now subtract 3 frm both sides and simplify

pokiedokie · Answer

thank you very much, i was confused  but now i think i get it a little better

lynfran · Answer

welcome