What is the value of x in the equation 1.5(x + 4) – 3 = 4.5(x – 2)

x = - 52

expand

5x+20−3=4.5x−9

then simplify

5x+17=4.5x−9

then subtract 4.5 from each sides

5x+17−4.5x=−9

Simplify  

0.5x+17=−9

then subtract 17 from both sides

0.5x=−9−17

then simplify

0.5x=−2

then divide both side by 0.5

-26/0.5

so x = - 52