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Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) − 4

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Solve your equation step-by-step.

3(x+1)=−2(x−1)−4

Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(x+1)=−2(x−1)−4

Simplify:

3x+3=−2x−2

Add 2x to both sides.

3x+3+2x=−2x−2+2x

5x+3=−2

Subtract 3 from both sides.

5x+3−3=−2−3

5x=−5

Divide both sides by 5.

5x/5 = −5/5

x=−1

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