2x+3=9

what does the varible x equal

1 answer

To solve the equation \(2x + 3 = 9\), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 3 from both sides: \[ 2x + 3 - 3 = 9 - 3 \] This simplifies to: \[ 2x = 6 \]

  2. Divide both sides by 2: \[ x = \frac{6}{2} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 3 \]

So, the variable \(x\) equals \(3\).