\[3x-2=9\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
3x=9+23x=9+2

2
Simplify  9+29+2  to  1111.
3x=113x=11

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=113x=\frac{11}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 3.666667

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