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9\times 2=5x+6
Multiply both sides by 2, the reciprocal of \frac{1}{2}.
18=5x+6
Multiply 9 and 2 to get 18.
5x+6=18
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
5x=18-6
Subtract 6 from both sides.
5x=12
Subtract 6 from 18 to get 12.
x=\frac{12}{5}
Divide both sides by 5.