Hey, x = 3. Because they have the same base of 9, you just focus on the exponents so:
2x+1=3x-2
Subtract 1 by both sides to get
2x=3x-3
Then subtract 3x by both sides:
-x=-3
Divide both sides by -1 to get x=3
Answer:
x=3
The next answer is the third choice
