Answer
x = -2
Work Step by Step
-2(x - 1) = -3x
Apply distributive property:
-2(x) - 2(-1) = -3x
-2x + 2 = -3x
Add 3x to both sides:
x + 2 = 0
Subtract 2 from both sides:
x = -2
Check with substitution:
-2(-2 - 1) = -3(-2)
-2(-3) = 6
6 = 6
Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321726391
ISBN 13:
978-0-32172-639-1
Chapter 2 - Section 2.1 - The Additon Property of Equality - Exercise Set - Page 100: 28
Update this answer!
You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.
Update this answerAfter you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.
