I'm trying to solve a equation of 3x-2=1 In the book, it says that 3 -2=-1 turns into 3x=3. I don't get it?! Shouldn't it be 3x=-1?

The book is right, it would break down to 3x = 3.

3x - 2 = 1 so add the 2 to the other side.

3x = 3 and then you can divide both sides by 3 to get x = 1.

Sorry if I misread what you were asking

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