Question 157474
What you need to do is have x on one side, everything else on the other.
You can use addition/subtraction and multiplication/division to get it done.
Remember, whatever you do to one side of the equation, you must do to the other side.
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{{{2x+3=9}}}
{{{2x+3-3=9-3}}} Subtract 3 from both sides.
{{{2x=6}}}Simplify.
{{{(2x)/2=6/2}}}Divide both sides by 2.
{{{highlight(x=3)}}}Simplify.
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Always check your answer
{{{2x+3=9}}}
{{{2(3)+3=9}}}
{{{6+3=9}}}
{{{9=9}}}
True statement, good answer.