What value of x makes the equation true?

Nerdboy asked Feb 19, 2023

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Nerdboy asked Feb 19, 2023

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$2(x - 9) = 9 / ( - (1)/(3) ) \\$

2(x - 9) = 9 * ( - 3)

2(x - 9) = - 27

$(2(x - 9))/(2) = ( - 27)/(2) \\$

x - 9 = - 13.5

x - 9 + 9 = - 13.5 + 9

x = - 4.5

Thus option B is the correct answer.

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