ax+1=-2

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Solution for ax+1=-2 equation: 


Simplifying
ax + 1 = -2

Reorder the terms:
1 + ax = -2

Solving
1 + ax = -2

Solving for variable 'a'.

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

Add '-1' to each side of the equation.
1 + -1 + ax = -2 + -1

Combine like terms: 1 + -1 = 0
0 + ax = -2 + -1
ax = -2 + -1

Combine like terms: -2 + -1 = -3
ax = -3

Divide each side by 'x'.
a = -3x-1

Simplifying
a = -3x-1

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