If 9 (2 - x) = 3, find x

MATHEMATICS
WAEC 2013

If 9(2 - x) = 3, find x

  • A. 1
  • B. \(\frac{3}{2}\)
  • C. 2
  • D. \(\frac{5}{2}\)

Correct Answer: B. \(\frac{3}{2}\)

Explanation

9(2 - x) = 3

32(2 - x) = 3

2(2 - x) = 1

4 - 2x = 1

-2x = 1 - 4

-2x = -3

x = \(\frac{-3}{-2}\)

x = \(\frac{3}{2}\)



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