Question

3(x + 1) - 2x = -6 what’s the answer??

Answer 1

x=−9

Explanation:

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

3(x+1)−2x=−6

(3)(x)+(3)(1)+−2x=−6(Distribute)

3x+3+−2x=−6

(3x+−2x)+(3)=−6(Combine Like Terms)

x+3=−6

x+3=−6

Step 2: Subtract 3 from both sides.

x+3−3=−6−3

x=−9