Algebra Examples

$- 4 + 3 x - 1 = 2 x + 1 + 2 x$

Step 1

Since $x$ is on the right side of the equation, switch the sides so it is on the left side of the equation.

$2 x + 1 + 2 x = - 4 + 3 x - 1$

Step 2

Add $2 x$ and $2 x$ .

$4 x + 1 = - 4 + 3 x - 1$

Step 3

Subtract $1$ from $- 4$ .

$4 x + 1 = 3 x - 5$

Step 4

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

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Step 4.1

Subtract $3 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$4 x + 1 - 3 x = - 5$

Step 4.2

Subtract $3 x$ from $4 x$ .

$x + 1 = - 5$

Step 5

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

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Step 5.1

Subtract $1$ from both sides of the equation.

$x = - 5 - 1$

Step 5.2

Subtract $1$ from $- 5$ .

$x = - 6$