Question

Solve the following equation for the value of x
3(x - 2) = 2(x + 1) – 3​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

3x - 6= 2x + 2 - 3

3x-2x = 2 - 3 + 6

x = 5

Answer 2

Answer:

$3(x - 2) = 2(x + 1) - 3 \\ 3x - 6 = 2x + 2 - 3 \\ 3x - 6 = 2x - 1 \\ 3x - 2x = - 1 + 6 \\ x = 5$