SOLUTION: solve for x: 2+3x=-1

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Question 710549: solve for x: 2+3x=-1
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2+3x = -1 :First, leave the x on one side by transposing +2 on the other side
3x = -1-2 :Then simplify
3x = -3 :Next is divide both sides by 3 to leave x alone.
3x/3 = -3/3 :Then simplify
x=-1
Answer: x=-1