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3(x+1)=−2(x−1)−4
Simplify both sides of the equation.
3(x+1)=−2(x−1)−4
Simplify:
3x+3=−2x−2
Add 2x to both sides.
3x+3+2x=−2x−2+2x
5x+3=−2
Subtract 3 from both sides.
5x+3−3=−2−3
5x=−5
Divide both sides by 5.
5x/5 = −5/5
x=−1