Distribute first so
2x-x+2=2-x+1
Combine like terms so
x+2=3-x
Get terms on the same side so
2x+2=3
Subtract 2
2x=1
Divide
X=1/2 or .5
The reciprocal of any number is the other number you must multiply it by to equal one. In this case it's 9/2
Answer:
3
Step-by-step explanation:

<em><u>Solution:</u></em>
Given that,

<em><u>Use the following log rules</u></em>
Rule 1: 
Rule 2: 
Rule 3: 

Break 162 down to primes:


Thus we get,

Next

Break 324 down to primes:


Next

By rule 2

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By rule 2

Thus the given are evaluated in terms of x and y