Answer:
x = 26
Step-by-step explanation:
To find x equate the 2 given expressions, that is
- [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex] x - 9 = - 48
Multiply through by 2 to clear the fraction
- 3x - 18 = - 96 ( add 18 to both sides )
- 3x = - 78 ( divide both sides by - 3 )
x = 26
