Solve for x: 3(x + 1)=2(x - 1)

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2 answers:

blagie [28]3 years ago

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Answer:

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

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

3x + 3 = 2x - 2

3x - 2x = -2 - 3

x = -5

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AURORKA [14]3 years ago

4 0

Answer:

x=-5

Step-by-step explanation:

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

first u distribute

3x+3=2x-3

now u can either add or subtract 3 from both sides, i am going to add

3x+3+3 =2x-5+5

3x+6 = 2x

now u subtract 3x

3x-3x+5 = 2x-3x

5= -1x

now divide both sides by -1

x=-5

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