Question

How do you solve `−2(2x + 5) − 3 = −3(x − 1)`?

Answer 1

`color(blue)(x=-16`

Explanation:

`−2(2x+5)−3=−3(x−1)`

`(−2) * (2x) + (-2) * (5)−3=−3(x) + (-3) * (−1)`

`-4x- 10 −3=−3x + 3`

`-4x + 3x= + 10 +3 + 3`

`-x= 16`

`color(blue)(x=-16`