Answer:
x = - 1
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
- 5 - 3 (x + 1) = - (- 4x + 1) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides
- 5 - 3x - 3 = 4x - 1
- 3x - 8 = 4x - 1 ( subtract 4x from both sides )
- 7x - 8 = - 1 ( add 8 to both sides )
- 7x = 7 ( divide both sides by - 7 )
x = - 1
