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3\left(x-1\right)-2\left(x+1\right)=0
Multiply both sides of the equation by 6, the least common multiple of 2,3.
3x-3-2\left(x+1\right)=0
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x-1.
3x-3-2x-2=0
Use the distributive property to multiply -2 by x+1.
x-3-2=0
Combine 3x and -2x to get x.
x-5=0
Subtract 2 from -3 to get -5.
x=5
Add 5 to both sides. Anything plus zero gives itself.