1. The problem is to solve the equation $$x = 9$$. 2. This is a simple equation where the variable $x$ is already isolated. 3. The solution is directly given as $x = 9$. 4. Checking the options, none of the options {16}, {-76}, or {76} equals 9. 5. Therefore, the correct answer is $x = 9$, which is not listed among the options provided. Final answer: $x = 9$