Question

What does x equal if the equation is x/3 -3 = x/9 +3

Answer 1

The answer is x = 27

Explanation:

x/3-3 = x/9+3

3x-27 = x+27

3x-x = 27+27

2x = 54

x = 54/2

x = 27

Answer 2

3x - 27 = 27 + x

3x = x + 27 + 27

3x = x + 54

3x - x = 54

2x = 54

54/2 = x

Answer: x = 27