SOLUTION: I know the answer to the maths question below is x = 3 but I have forgotten the method to calculate it. Can you help me? 9 - x divided by 2x - 3 = 2

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Question 68917: I know the answer to the maths question below is x = 3 but I have forgotten the method to calculate it. Can you help me?
9 - x divided by 2x - 3 = 2

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Solve for x:
%289-x%29%2F%282x-3%29+=+2 Multiply both sides of the equation by (2x-3).
9-x+=+2%282x-3%29 Simplify.
9-x+=+4x-6 Add x to both sides.
9+=+5x-6 Add 6 to both sides.
15+=+5x Divide both sides by 5.
3+=+x or x+=+3