Question 21795
2(x-3)=5x+9
2x-6=5x+9
2x-5x=6+9
-3x=15
x=-5

On the absolute value question remember there are two answers. The absolute value can be either neg or pos.  so set up two equations

2x+ 9 < 3          and                   -2x- 9 < 3
2x< -9 +3                                -2x < 9 + 3
2X<-6                                    -2X < 12
X<-3                                       X>-6     remember to flip your sign
                                                    when you divide by a neg.
so you will have -3>x<-6