Question

Consider this equation 3x+ 1=2x-5

Answer 1

Answer: x=-6

Step-by-step explanation:

Add 5 to both sides to get 2x by itself

Yes, subtract 1 from both sides to get 3x by itself so you can subtract 2x as to not get a negative x value

One common mistake would be to accidentaly adding or subtracting 1 or 5 when they are supposed to be added/subtracted. To avoid this just go back and check your awnser by plugging it in.