Not sure if this is what you’re looking for because the question is choppy and some of the letters/words are missing.
Step 2(?) the step with 15 - 3e
When combining 9 = -3e + 6, six would be subtracted from nine equaling three not fifteen.
Correct Steps:
Equation: 9 = -3 (e - 2)
Step 1: 9 = -3e + 6
- 6 - 6
3 = -3e
Step 2: 3 = -3e
/-3 /-3
-1 = e
Answer: -1 = e