Answer:
The answer is 33.
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Multiply both sides by 2.
[tex]x - 9 = 12 \times 2[/tex]
2) Simplify 12 × 2 to 24.
[tex]x - 9 = 24[/tex]
3) Add 9 to both sides.
[tex]x = 24 + 9[/tex]
4) Simplify 24 + 9 to 33.
[tex]x = 33[/tex]
Hence, the answer is 33.
