Question

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

Answer 1

`2x-2+3=x-3x-3 ->2x+1=-2x-3->4x=-4`
`x=-1`

Explanation:

Distribute 2 into `(x-1)` and -3 into `(x+1)` then simplify and combine like terms. Finally solve for x.