Question 917166
{{{-3(3x+3)=3x-3}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-9x-9=3x-3}}} Distribute.



{{{-9x=3x-3+9}}} Add {{{9}}} to both sides.



{{{-9x-3x=-3+9}}} Subtract {{{3x}}} from both sides.



{{{-12x=-3+9}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-12x=6}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(6)/(-12)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-12}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-1/2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-1/2}}} 


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