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Solve 2(x - 1) + 3 = x - 3(x + 1) (make sure to type the number only)

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lyudmila [28]3 years ago

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Answer:

x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

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

Distribute

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

Combine like terms

2x +1 = -2x-3

Add 2x to each side

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

4x+1 = -3

Subtract 1 from each side

4x+1-1 = -3-1

4x= -4

Divide by 4

4x/4 = -4/4

x = -1

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