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Solution:
Given 3(x + 1) = -2(x - 1) + 6.
Using the distributive property, we get
3x + 3 = -2x + 2 + 6
Shift the variables to LHS and constants to RHS and then solve for x.
3x + 2x = 8 - 3
5x = 5
x = 1
Therefore, the solution is x = 1
Summary:
The solution for 3(x + 1) = -2(x - 1) + 6 is x = 1.