Answer: x=3/2
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply the parentheses by 2/3. 9=2/3x+8.
Multiply both sides by 3 . 27=2x+24
Move the term. When moved to the left side it changes from positive to a negative. -2x=24-27.
-2x=-3
Divide both sides by -2
x=3/2 (x=1 1/2, x=1.5)
