Question

How do you solve: 2x+1=3x-3

Answer 1

collect the like terms
2x-3x=-3-1
-x=-4 then divide both sides by -
x=4

Answer 2

`2x+1=3x-3`


`2x-3x=-3-1`


`-x=-4`


`-x=-4 (-1)`


`x=4`

answer

`x=4`