Solved on Jan 18, 2024

Find the value of xx that satisfies the equation 2(x3)=9x2(x-3)=9-x.

STEP 1

Assumptions
1. We are given the equation 2(x3)=9x2(x-3)=9-x.
2. We need to solve for the variable xx.

STEP 2

First, we will distribute the 22 on the left side of the equation to both terms inside the parentheses.
2(x3)=2x+2(3)2(x-3) = 2 \cdot x + 2 \cdot (-3)

STEP 3

Perform the multiplication to simplify the left side of the equation.
2x6=9x2x - 6 = 9 - x

STEP 4

Next, we want to get all the xx terms on one side of the equation and the constants on the other side. We can do this by adding xx to both sides of the equation to move the x-x from the right to the left side.
2x6+x=9x+x2x - 6 + x = 9 - x + x

STEP 5

Combine like terms on both sides of the equation.
3x6=93x - 6 = 9

STEP 6

Now, we will add 66 to both sides of the equation to isolate the term with xx on one side.
3x6+6=9+63x - 6 + 6 = 9 + 6

STEP 7

Simplify both sides of the equation.
3x=153x = 15

STEP 8

To solve for xx, divide both sides of the equation by 33.
3x3=153\frac{3x}{3} = \frac{15}{3}

STEP 9

Calculate the value of xx.
x=5x = 5
The solution to the equation 2(x3)=9x2(x-3)=9-x is x=5x = 5.

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