2 + 3(x + 1) = 6x 2 + 3x + 3 = 6x *You are multiplying from inside the parentheses* 2 + 3 +3x = 6x *Now add the numbers without the variables (x)* 5 + 3x = 6x *Now write 5 first and add the variables together* 5 = 9x *Switch it* 9x = 5 x = 5 divided by 9 or 5 x 1/9 x = 5/9
