SOLUTION: how do I solve 5/2-3/x=1/7

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Question 429232: how do I solve 5/2-3/x=1/7
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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To solve this, you need to multiply the whole equation by the least common denominator, which in this case is 14x, which gives you;
7x(5)-3(14)=2x
35x-42=2x
33x=42
x=42/33