3(x+1)=(-17)

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Solution for 3(x+1)=(-17) equation:


Simplifying
3(x + 1) = (-17)

Reorder the terms:
3(1 + x) = (-17)
(1 * 3 + x * 3) = (-17)
(3 + 3x) = (-17)
3 + 3x = -17

Solving
3 + 3x = -17

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-3' to each side of the equation.
3 + -3 + 3x = -17 + -3

Combine like terms: 3 + -3 = 0
0 + 3x = -17 + -3
3x = -17 + -3

Combine like terms: -17 + -3 = -20
3x = -20

Divide each side by '3'.
x = -6.666666667

Simplifying
x = -6.666666667

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