Question

3(x + 1) = -24
what is x?

Answer 1

x = -9

Explanation:

Distribute

3(x+1)=-24

3+3=−24

Subtract 3 from both sides of the equation

3x+3=-24

3+3−3=−24−3

Simplify

3x =-27

Divide both sides of the equation by the same term

3x=-27

3/3=−27/3

Simplify

x = -9