How do you solve #(3x + 1) - (2x - 1) = 1#?

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Answer 1 · 2015-09-25T19:13:47

#x=-1#

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

Remove the parentheses, being sure to distribute the #-1# in the second set of parentheses.

#3x+1-2x+1=1#

Combine like terms.

#x+2=1#

Subtract #2# from both sides.

#x=1-2#

#x=-1#