Solve for x 3(x+3)=5(1-x)-1

Problem

3*(x+3)=5*(1−x)−1

Solution

1. Distribute the constants on both sides of the equation to remove the parentheses.

3*x+9=5−5*x−1

2. Combine like terms on the right side of the equation.

3*x+9=4−5*x

3. Add 5*x to both sides to move all terms containing x to the left side.

8*x+9=4

4. Subtract 9 from both sides to isolate the term with x

8*x=−5

5. Divide both sides by 8 to solve for x

x=−5/8

Final Answer

x=−5/8

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