Answer:
x=4
Explanation:
1.5(x + 4) - 3 = 4.5(x - 2)
Distribute
1.5x + 6 -3 = 4.5x - 9
Combine like terms
1.5x +3 = 4.5x -9
Subtract 1.5x from each side
1.5x -1.5x +3 = 4.5x -1.5x-9
3 = 3x-9
Add 9 to each side
3+9 = 3x-9+9
12 =3x
Divide each side by 3
12/3 = 3x/3
4=x