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

2 Answers

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

2x - 2 + 3 = x - 3x - 3

2x - x + 3x = -3 + 2 - 3

4x = -4

x = -4 / 4

x = -1

Mar 28, 2018

x = -1

Explanation:

Distribute and then combine like terms...

2x - 2 + 3 = x - 3x - 3

2x + 1 = -2x - 3

4x = -4

x = -1