SOLUTION: I am having trouble with this equation Solve by clearing fractions; 2/7 + x = x/3 -3

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Question 440501: I am having trouble with this equation Solve by clearing fractions; 2/7 + x = x/3 -3
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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2/7 + x = x/3 -3
6+21x=7x-63 multiply each side by 21 (LCM).
14x=-69
x=-69/14
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Ed