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

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Question 369927: -2(x+1)=3x+1
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-2%28x%2B1%29=3x%2B1 Start with the given equation.


-2x-2=3x%2B1 Distribute.


-2x=3x%2B1%2B2 Add 2 to both sides.


-2x-3x=1%2B2 Subtract 3x from both sides.


-5x=1%2B2 Combine like terms on the left side.


-5x=3 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%283%29%2F%28-5%29 Divide both sides by -5 to isolate x.


x=-3%2F5 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-3%2F5

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