Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

x = -1

Step-by-step explanation:

3x + 1 = -2

Subtract 1 from both sides.

3x = -2 - 1

Simplify -2 - 1 to 3.

3x = -3

Divide both sides by 3.

x = -1