Solve for x: 3 (x + 1) = - 2 (x - 1) + 6.

The answer would be x=1

First, distribute the numbers

3 (x+1) = - 2 (x-1) + 6

3x+3 = - 2x+2+6

3x+3 = - 2x+8

Subtract 3 from the left to get rid of it and move it to the right

(3x+3) - 3 = (-2x+8) - 3

3x = - 2x+5

Add 2x from the right to get rid of it and move it to the left.

(3x) + 2x = (-2x+5) + 2x

5x = 5

Divide both sides by 5

5x/5 = 5/5

x = 1