SOLUTION: show how to solve 2x/3 - 3 = 8-3x

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Question 827819: show how to solve 2x/3 - 3 = 8-3x
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x/3 - 3 = 8-3x
2x-9=24-9x multiply each side of the equation by 3.
11x=33 Add 9x+9 to each side.
x=3
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Ed