Answer:
x = -9/2
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Divide 9 by -1/3:
[tex]\frac{9}{1}[/tex] ÷ [tex]-\frac{1}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{9}{1}[/tex] · [tex]-\frac{3}{1}[/tex]
= -27
2. Divide both sides by 2:
2(x - 9) = -27
[tex]\frac{2(x-9)}{2} = \frac{-27}{2}[/tex]
(x - 9) = [tex]-\frac{27}{2}[/tex]
3. Add 9 to both sides:
x = [tex]-\frac{9}{2}[/tex]
(or 4.5 if you need it in decimal form)
hope this helps!
