Question

-3(x + 4) = (-x - 1)

Answer 1

-11/2 or 5.5

Explanation:

Answer 2

x=-5.5

Explanation:

-3(x+4)=(-x-1)

1. Distribute

-3x+(-12)=-x-1

2. Simplify

-3x-12=-x-1

-2x-12=-1

-2x=11

x=-11/2

x=-5.5