Answer:
x = 4
Step-by-step explanation:
first, you need to distribute the 1/2 to (8x-6)
this makes the equation 4x - 3 = x + 9
subtract x from the right side to bring it to the left
so it's now 3x - 3 = 9
add 3 from the left to bring it to the right
so you have 3x = 12
now, just divide by 3
x = 4
