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7 June, 15:16

3 (x + 1) = - 2 (x - 1) - 4

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  1. 7 June, 16:33
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    x = - 2.2

    x = - 2 if rounded

    Step-by-step explanation:

    use distribution

    3x + 3 = - 2x + 2 - 4

    simplify

    3x + 3 = - 2x - 2

    combine like terms

    3x + 3 = - 2x - 2

    -3x - 3x

    3 = - 5x - 2

    +2 + 2

    5 = - 5x

    /-5 / -5

    -1 = x
  2. 7 June, 18:48
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    x = - 1

    Step-by-step explanation:

    use distribution

    3x + 3 = - 2x + 2 - 4

    simplify

    3x + 3 = - 2x - 2

    combine like terms

    3x + 3 = - 2x - 2

    -3x - 3x

    3 = - 5x - 2

    +2 + 2

    5 = - 5x

    /-5 / -5

    -1 = x
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