Which statement shows a correct next step equation? For 4 (x-3) - 5 (x+1) = 3

X=-20 because u solve for x by simplifying both sides of the equation

Let's solve your equation step-by-step.

4 (x-3) - 5 (x+1) = 3

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

4 (x-3) - 5 (x+1) = 3

(4) (x) + (4) (-3) + (-5) (x) + (-5) (1) = 3 (Distribute)

4x+-12+-5x+-5=3

(4x+-5x) + (-12+-5) = 3 (Combine Like Terms)

-x+-17=3

-x-17=3

Step 2: Add 17 to both sides.

-x-17+17=3+17

-x=20

Step 3: Divide both sides by - 1.

-x-1=20-1

x=-20