To solve the equation \(-3x + 9 = -18\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 9 from both sides of the equation: \[ -3x + 9 - 9 = -18 - 9 \] This simplifies to: \[ -3x = -27 \]
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Now, divide both sides by -3: \[ x = \frac{-27}{-3} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 9 \]
Thus, the value of \(x\) is \(9\).