Question

your turn: $2(x - 1) = -3$

Explanation:

Step1: Expand left-hand side

$2x - 2 = -3$

Step2: Isolate term with $x$

$2x = -3 + 2$

Step3: Simplify right-hand side

$2x = -1$

Step4: Solve for $x$

$x = \frac{-1}{2}$

Answer:

$x = -\frac{1}{2}$