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5=3x-9-\left(x-6\right)
Use the distributive property to multiply 3 by x-3.
5=3x-9-x-\left(-6\right)
To find the opposite of x-6, find the opposite of each term.
5=3x-9-x+6
The opposite of -6 is 6.
5=2x-9+6
Combine 3x and -x to get 2x.
5=2x-3
Add -9 and 6 to get -3.
2x-3=5
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
2x=5+3
Add 3 to both sides.
2x=8
Add 5 and 3 to get 8.
x=\frac{8}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=4
Divide 8 by 2 to get 4.