Question

What is the value of x for part A and part B

Answer 1

Part A :

So the two sides are equivalent,


`9x - 18 = 3x`

Solve for x and get 3.

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Answer : x = 3

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Part B :

To find JM, simply substitute x for 3 and solve,


`9(3) - 18`

`27 - 18 = 9`
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Answer : JM = 9

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