How do you solve 3 - 5(x + 2) = 3(x + 1) + 635(x+2)=3(x+1)+6?

1 Answer
Jul 13, 2016

x = -2x=2

Explanation:

Use the distributive law to multiply out the brackets first so we have separate terms.

3 - 5(x + 2) = 3(x + 1) + 635(x+2)=3(x+1)+6

3-5x-10 = 3x +3+635x10=3x+3+6

cancel3-5x-10 = 3x +cancel3+6

-10-6 = 3x+5x " x terms on right to keep them positive"
-16 = 8x

x = -2