Answer:
x=-10
Step-by-step explanation:
3(x+1)+ 5=2x- 2
Distribute the 3
3(x+1)+ 5=2x- 2 would equal
3x+3+5=2x-2
Combine like terms
3x+3+5=2x-2
3+5=8 So,
3x+8=2x-2
You want to get the numbers with x on one side
Subtract 8 on both sides to get 3x by itself
3x+8-8=2x-2-8
3x=2x-10
Then you have to get the 2x on the other side because you still want x on the other side so you do -2x on both sides
Which gives you
x=-10
That is your answer
