Solve −2(2x + 5) − 3 = −3(x − 1).

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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We have 

−2(2x + 5) − 3 = −3(x − 1).

Multiplying, we get

-4x - 10 - 3 = -3x + 3

-4x - 13 = -3x + 3

Transposing -3x and -13 to other sides, we get

-4x + 3x = 3 + 13

-x = 16

Or x = -16