Hi Faith,
First change the coefficient of x into an improper fraction.
So 2 1/2 is the same as....
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5/2.
Now you have (5/2) x = 3/7
To solve for x, divide both sides by 5/2.
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x = (3/7) / (5/2)
3/7 divided by 5/2.
Invert and multiply.
x = (3/7) times (2/5)
Numerator times numerator, and denominator times denominator.
Answer:
6/35
