Answer:
x = -2
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]3[-x + (2 x + 1)] = x -1\\\\\mathrm{Expand\:}3\left(-x+\left(2x+1\right)\right):\quad 3x+3\\3x+3=x-1\\[/tex]
Collect like terms
[tex]3x -x =-1-3[/tex]
Add similar elements
[tex]2x = -4\\\\\mathrm{Divide\:both\:sides\:by\:}2\\\frac{2x}{2}=\frac{-4}{2}\\\\Simplify\\\\x = -2[/tex]
