Question

3(x+1) over 4 = x + 2

Answer 1

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Answer:

x = -5

Explanation:

Maybe you want to solve for x.

3/4(x +1) = x +2 . . . . . . . given

3x +3 = 4x +8 . . . . . . . . multiply by 4, eliminate parentheses

-5 = x . . . . . . . . . . . . . . subtract (3x +8)