Answer:
x= 8
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Expand.
3x-9=-2x+31
2. Add 9 to both sides.
3x=-2x+31+9
3. Simplify -2x+31+9 to -2x+40.
3x=-2x+40
4. Add 2x to both sides.
3x+2x=40
5. Simplify 3x+2x+5x.
5x=40
6. Divide both sides by 5.
x = 40/5
7. Simplify 40/5 to 8.
x=8
