Question

Multi step equation -3x-2=-1

Answer 1

x = -1/3

Explanation:

-3x-2=-1

collect like terms by adding +2 to both sides:

-3x -2 + 2 = -1 + 2

-3x = 1

Divide both sides by the coefficient of x:

coefficient of x = -3

-3x/-3 = 1/-3

x = -1/3