Question

What is
2(x+3) = -3 (-x+1)

Answer 1

Answer: x=9

Explanation:

First distribute the 2

2(x+3) = -3(-x+1)

2x+6= -3(-x+1)

Then distribute the -3

2x+6=3x-3

Add 3 on both sides

2x+9=3x

Subtract 2x from both sides

9=x

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

x=9

Explanation:

first we can use the distributive property

2x+6=3x-3

then move xs on one side and numbers on the other

-x=-9

x=9