Question 369927
{{{-2(x+1)=3x+1}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-2x-2=3x+1}}} Distribute.



{{{-2x=3x+1+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{-2x-3x=1+2}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{-5x=1+2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



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



{{{x=(3)/(-5)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-5}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-3/5}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-3/5}}} 


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