\[2x-2=9\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
2x=9+22x=9+2

2
Simplify  9+29+2  to  1111.
2x=112x=11

3
Divide both sides by 22.
x=112x=\frac{11}{2}

Done

Decimal Form: 5.5

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