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X+2x=9
what does x equal? and how do I get the answer?

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add like terms on the left side (x + 2x), then isolate the variable on the left side by dividing both sides by 3.

x + 2x = 9

3x = 9 added like terms

x = 3 divided both sides by 3

Answer: 3