\[3x+10=9\]

1
Subtract 1010 from both sides.
3x=9103x=9-10

2
Simplify  9109-10  to  1-1.
3x=13x=-1

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=13x=-\frac{1}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: -0.333333

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