Question

-3+3x=-2(x+1)
the 2 is a negative
please break it down

Answer 1

-3+3x=-2(x+1) First: I will get rid of the bracket:


-3+3x=-2x-2

Now, all the x goes to the left side, all the numbers without x to the right side:


3x+2x=-2+3

we add up"

5x=1

divide by 5:

$x= \frac{1}{5}$

Answer 2

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

First, regroup your terms. / Your problem should look like: $3x - 3 = -2(x + 1)$
Second, expand. / Your problem should look like: $3x - 3 = -2x - 2$
Third, add 3 to both sides. / Your problem should look like: $3x = -2x - 2 + 3$
Fourth, simplify -2x - 2 + 3 to -2x + 1. / Your problem should look like: $3x = -2x + 1$
Fifth, add 2x to both sides. / Your problem should look like: $3x + 2x = 1$
Sixth, add 3x + 2x to get 5x. / Your problem should look like: $5x = 1$
Seventh, divide both sides by 5. / Your problem should look like: $x = \frac{1}{5}$

Answer as fraction: x = $\frac{1}{5}$
Answer as decimal: x = 0.2