Simplify Numerator and Denominator: Simplify the numerator and the denominator.Numerator: 2x−(7−5x)=2x−7+5x=7x−7Denominator: 9x−(3+4x)=9x−3−4x=5x−3Equation becomes: (7x−7)/(5x−3)=7/6
Cross-Multiply to Eliminate Fractions: Cross-multiply to eliminate the fractions.(7x−7)×6=7×(5x−3)42x−42=35x−21
Solve for x: Solve for x.42x−35x=−21+427x=21x=721x=3
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