Let us solve for x in each of the equations given to confirm which of them gives the solution x = 9
For x² = 18
x = √ 18
x = 4.24
That is, x ≠ 9
For 7x = 42
Divide both sides by 7
7x / 7 = 42/7
x = 6
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