What is this? Solve for x: 3(x + 1) = −2(x − 1) + 6.

Step-by-step explanation:

STEP 1: Simplify 3(x+1).

STEP 2: Simplify −2(x−1)+6.

STEP 3: Move all terms containing x to the left side of the equation.

STEP 4: Move all terms not containing x to the right side of the equation.

STEP 5: Divide each term by 5 and simplify.

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