SOLUTION: I need help i have no idea how to do this question 3x + 4= -2(x + 3)

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Question 460990: I need help i have no idea how to do this question
3x + 4= -2(x + 3)
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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3x%2B4=-2%28x%2B3%29 Start with the given equation.


3x%2B4=-2x-6 Distribute.


3x=-2x-6-4 Subtract 4 from both sides.


3x%2B2x=-6-4 Add 2x to both sides.


5x=-6-4 Combine like terms on the left side.


5x=-10 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-10%29%2F%285%29 Divide both sides by 5 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is x=-2