[tex]\huge\boxed{\text{As an expression:}\ 3x-2=9}[/tex]
[tex]\huge\boxed{\text{Solved for x:}\ x=\frac{11}{3}}[/tex]
Let's start with "[tex]3[/tex] times a number". We will use [tex]x[/tex] to represent the number. [tex]3x[/tex]
"[tex]2[/tex] less than" is next. [tex]-2[/tex]
Finally, "is [tex]9[/tex]". [tex]=9[/tex]
Put it all together to get an expression. [tex]\boxed{3x-2=9}[/tex]
Now, let's solve for the unknown number.
Add [tex]2[/tex] on both sides of the equation. [tex]3x=11[/tex]
Divide both sides of the equation by [tex]3[/tex] to isolate [tex]x[/tex]. [tex]x=\boxed{\frac{11}{3}}[/tex]
