How do you solve #\frac{x}{7} - 3= - 1#?

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Answer 1 · 2018-04-13T05:33:00

By arranging the equation

#x/7-3=-1#

#x/7 = -1+3#

#x/7 = 2#

#x=7times2#

#x=14#

Answer 2 · 2018-04-13T05:34:11

#x=14#

First, bring the #x# to one side and everthing else to the other side.
#x/7-3=-1|+3#

Than, multiply or divide by the coefficient (always do the opposide).

#x/7=2|*7#
#x=14#