SOLUTION: what steps would I take to find the value of x in the following eqution? [6x+5]/3-3/7x=-2

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Question 155413: what steps would I take to find the value of x in the following eqution?
[6x+5]/3-3/7x=-2

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[6x+5]/3-3/7x=-2
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Multiply thru by 21x to get:
7[6x+5] - 3 = -42x
42x + 35 -3 = -42x
84x = -32
x = -8/21
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Cheers,
Stan H.