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x-2=3y-9
Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.
x=3y-9+2
Add 2 to both sides.
x=3y-7
Add -9 and 2 to get -7.
x-2=3y-9
Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.
3y-9=x-2
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
3y=x-2+9
Add 9 to both sides.
3y=x+7
Add -2 and 9 to get 7.
\frac{3y}{3}=\frac{x+7}{3}
Divide both sides by 3.
y=\frac{x+7}{3}
Dividing by 3 undoes the multiplication by 3.