Question

3(x+1) +2(x-1) =x_2​

Answer 1

3(X+1)+2(x-1)=x_2

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

5x+1=x-2

4X=-1

X =-1/4

Answer 2

by solving each equation simultaneously

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

5x +1 = x-2

now

4x = -3

X = -3/4