How do you solve #2(x-1) + 3= x -3(x+1)#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-03-28T03:15:33

#2 ( x - 1) +3 = x - 3(x + 1)#

#2x - 2 + 3 = x - 3x - 3#

#2x - x + 3x = -3 + 2 - 3#

#4x = -4#

#x = -4 / 4#

#x = -1#

Answer 2 · 2018-03-28T03:16:12

#x = -1#

Distribute and then combine like terms...

#2x - 2 + 3 = x - 3x - 3#

#2x + 1 = -2x - 3#

#4x = -4#

#x = -1#