Answer:
x = -1.6
Step-by-step explanation:
.5x - 3 = 3x + 6 - 5
.5x - 3 = 3x +1
-2.5x = 4
-1.6
1.5x - (x+3) = 1/3 (9x + 18) - 5
1.5x - x - 3 = 3x + 6 - 5
0.5x - 3 = 3x + 1
0.5x = 3x + 4
2.5x = -4
