How to solve complex equations, such as: 3 (3x-2) = 10-0.5 (x + 3.5)

How to solve complex equations, such as: 3 (3x-2) = 10-0.5 (x + 3.5)

3 (3x-2) = 10-0.5 (x + 3.5) remove brackets
9x-6 = 10-0.5x-1.75
9x + 0.5x = 10 + 6-1.75
9.5x = 14.25, the coefficient is reduced to 1
x=1.5