Question

How do you solve `(x-3)/5=7/3`?

Answer 1

`x=14 2/3 ~= 14.66667`

Explanation:

`(x-3)/5 = 7/3`

Cross multiply `-> 3(x-3) = 5xx7`

`3x-9 = 35`

`3x=44`

`x=44/3 = 14 2/3`