How do you solve this question

2 (x-2) + 3 (x+1) = 9

2 (x - 2) + 3 (x + 1) = 9

2x - 4 + 3x + 3 = 9 distributed the 2 and 3 on the left side

5x - 1 = 9 added like terms (2x + 3x) and (-4 + 3)

5x = 10 added 1 to both sides

x = 2 divided 5 from both sides

Answer: x = 2