Question

$$x+2x+3x=x-2$$

Answer

x=-2/5

Solution


Cancel \(x\) on both sides.
\[2x+3x=-2\]
Simplify  \(2x+3x\)  to  \(5x\).
\[5x=-2\]
Divide both sides by \(5\).
\[x=-\frac{2}{5}\]

Decimal Form: -0.4