To solve the equation \( \frac{x - 3}{18} = 2 \), follow these steps:
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Multiply both sides by 18 to eliminate the fraction: \[ x - 3 = 2 \times 18 \] \[ x - 3 = 36 \]
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Add 3 to both sides to solve for \( x \): \[ x = 36 + 3 \] \[ x = 39 \]
Thus, the solution is \( x = 39 \).