The problem asks us to solve the linear equation $3(x-3) = 4 - 2(x+2)$ for $x$. We need to simplify the equation, isolate $x$, and then choose the correct multiple-choice answer.

AlgebraLinear EquationsEquation SolvingAlgebraic Manipulation
2025/3/21

1. Problem Description

The problem asks us to solve the linear equation 3(x3)=42(x+2)3(x-3) = 4 - 2(x+2) for xx. We need to simplify the equation, isolate xx, and then choose the correct multiple-choice answer.

2. Solution Steps

First, we distribute the constants to the terms inside the parentheses:
3(x3)=3x93(x-3) = 3x - 9
2(x+2)=2x4-2(x+2) = -2x - 4
So the equation becomes:
3x9=42x43x - 9 = 4 - 2x - 4
3x9=2x3x - 9 = -2x
Next, we add 2x2x to both sides:
3x9+2x=2x+2x3x - 9 + 2x = -2x + 2x
5x9=05x - 9 = 0
Then, we add 9 to both sides:
5x9+9=0+95x - 9 + 9 = 0 + 9
5x=95x = 9
Finally, we divide both sides by 5:
5x5=95\frac{5x}{5} = \frac{9}{5}
x=95x = \frac{9}{5}

3. Final Answer

The solution to the equation is x=95x = \frac{9}{5}.
The correct answer is (A).