a, 1170 : x - 13 = 339 . 3 . 10 2
1170:(x - 13) = 339 - 3.100
1170:(x - 13) = 39
x - 13 = 1170:39 = 30
x = 30+13 = 43
b, 3 x - 9 + 15 = 12 + 243 : 3 2
3(x - 9) + 15 = 12+243:9
3(x - 9)+15 = 12+27
3(x - 9)+15 = 39
3(x - 9) = 24
x - 9 = 8
x = 17