Combine fractions with common denominator: Combine the fractions on the left side of the equation by finding a common denominator, which is 20.103×22+203x+1=−1206+203x+1=−1
Combine numerators over denominator: Combine the numerators over the common denominator.(6+3x+1)/20=−1(3x+7)/20=−1
Multiply both sides by 20: Multiply both sides by 20 to eliminate the denominator.20×(203x+7)=20×(−1)3x+7=−20
Subtract 7 to isolate x: Subtract 7 from both sides to isolate the term with x.3x+7−7=−20−73x=−27
Divide both sides by 3: Divide both sides by 3 to solve for x.33x=3−27x=−9
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