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  • 11-06-2020
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solve for x: 3 ( x + 1 ) = -2 ( x -1 ) -4

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  • 11-06-2020

Answer:

x= -1

Step-by-step explanation:

3 ( x + 1 ) = -2 ( x -1 ) -4

Distribute

3x+3 = -2x+2 -4

Combine like terms

3x+3 = -2x-2

Add 2x to each side

3x+3+2x = -2x+2x-2

5x+3 = -2

Subtract 3 from each side

5x+3-3 = -2-3

5x = -5

Divide by 5

5x/5 = -5/5

x =-1

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