What are the solution(s) of -3(x - 1) = x - 5?
O-5 and 3
O-3
O1 and 5
O 2

x = 2

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDASEquality Properties

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Define equation

-3(x - 1) = x - 5

Step 2: Solve for x

Distribute -3:                         -3x + 3 = x - 5Add 3x to both sides:           3 = 4x - 5Add 5 to both sides:             8 = 4xDivide 4 on both sides:        2 = xRewrite:                                 x = 2

Step 3: Check

Plug in x to verify it's a solution.

Substitute:                    -3(2 - 1) = 2 - 5Subtract:                       -3(1) = -3Multiply:                        -3 = -3

Here we see that -3 does indeed equal -3.

∴ x = 2 is a solution of the equation.