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(x + 7)/(3 ) = (10)/(6)
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x = -2

Explanation:

x + 7/3 = 10/6

Multiply both sides by 3 so we can divide without getting decimals.

3x + 21/3 = 30/6

Then divide 3x + 21 by the denominator and 30 by 6

x + 7 = 5

Subtract 7 from each side to get x by itself

x = -2

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x is -2

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