3x - (-x) + 1 = 3(-x) + 8
x = ?
show your work and explain .

1. Simplify 3x + x + 1 = -3x + 8
2. Add the same variables on each side 4x + 1 = -3x + 8
3. Move all the x on one side so you add 3x to the 4x 7x+1=8
4. Subtract one from the 8 7x/7
5. Divide then your answer will be x=1

3x - (-x) + 1 = 3 (-x) + 8