How do you solve #\frac { 5x } { 6} = 7x - 3#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-16T19:37:55

#x=18/37#

Multiply both sides by 6 to remove the fraction.

#5x=42x-18#

Add 18 to both sides

#5x+18=42x#

Subtract #5x# from both sides

#18=37x#

Divide both sides by 37

#x=18/37#