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3x + 9 = 54 - 2x
Subtract '9' from both sides
Hence
3x = 45 - 2x
Add '2x' to both sides
5x = 45
Divide both sides by '5'
x = 9 The answer!!!!!
Verification
3(9) + 9 = 27 + 9 = 36
&
54 - 2(9) = 54 - 18 = 36
Hence both sides are equal at '36'.
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