${3}^{x+1}={3}^{2x+2}$
Since the bases are the same, set the exponents equal$x+1=2x+2$
Move the variable to the left-hand side and change its sign$x+1-2x=2$
Move the constant to the right-hand side and change its sign$x-2x=2-1$
Collect like terms$-x=2-1$
Subtract the numbers$-x=1$
Change the signs on both sides of the equation$x=-1$