lridenour1 lridenour1
  • 01-04-2020
  • Mathematics
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3(x + 1) = -2 (x - 1) -4

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elyssakushto83
elyssakushto83 elyssakushto83
  • 01-04-2020

Answer:

x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

use distribution

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

simplify

3x + 3 = -2x - 2

combine like terms

3x + 3 = -2x - 2

-3x                -3x

3 = -5x - 2

+2         +2

5 = -5x

/-5     /-5

-1 = x

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stardustgirl61
stardustgirl61 stardustgirl61
  • 01-04-2020

Answer:

x = -2.2

x = -2 if rounded

Step-by-step explanation:

use distribution

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

simplify

3x + 3 = -2x - 2

combine like terms

3x + 3 = -2x - 2

-3x                -3x

3 = -5x - 2

+2         +2

5 = -5x

/-5     /-5

-1 = x

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