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-2-\left(-3x\right)+x=9-x
To find the opposite of 2-3x, find the opposite of each term.
-2+3x+x=9-x
The opposite of -3x is 3x.
-2+4x=9-x
Combine 3x and x to get 4x.
-2+4x+x=9
Add x to both sides.
-2+5x=9
Combine 4x and x to get 5x.
5x=9+2
Add 2 to both sides.
5x=11
Add 9 and 2 to get 11.
x=\frac{11}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.