Solve for x: 3 (x + 1) = - 2 (x - 1) - 4

Solve your equation step-by-step.

3 (x+1) = - 2 (x-1) - 4

Simplify both sides of the equation.

3 (x+1) = - 2 (x-1) - 4

Simplify:

3x+3=-2x-2

Add 2x to both sides.

3x+3+2x=-2x-2+2x

5x+3=-2

Subtract 3 from both sides.

5x+3-3=-2-3

5x=-5

Divide both sides by 5.

5x/5 = - 5/5

x=-1