Equivalent expression for w exponent b only using multiplication

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

The difference of three and the reciprocal of a number is equal to the quotient of 20 and the number. find the number.

(10. in the figure, a aabc is drawn tocircumscribe a circle of radius 3 cm ,such thatthe segments bd and dc are respectively oflength 6 cm and 9 cm. find the length ofsides ab and ac.