SOLUTION: well my problem is 7-one over three x(the variable) = 3 i tried to multiply 3 on both sides but i wasn't able to get it right.

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Question 719812: well my problem is 7-one over three x(the variable) = 3 i tried to multiply 3 on both sides but i wasn't able to get it right.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"7-one over three x(the variable) = 3" ---
7-%281%2F3x%29=3
x%287-1%2F%283x%29%29=3%2Ax
7x-1%2F3=3x
7x-3x-1%2F3=0
4x=1%2F3
x=1%2F%283%2A4%29
x=1%2F12