Question

If 9x - 9 = 9, what is x?

Answer 1

ANSWER

x = 2

EXPLANATION

Step 1: Given that

9x - 9 = 9

Step 2: Add 9 to both sides

9x - 9 + 9 = 9 + 9

9x = 18

Step 3: Divide both sides by 9

$\begin{gathered} \frac{9x}{9}\text{ = }\frac{18}{9} \\ x\text{ = 2} \end{gathered}$

Hence, x = 2