I will assume you may mean this... (2X + 3)/(X + 7) = 5/3 multiply through by (X + 7) ( distribute the 5/3 to this ) 2X + 3 = (5/3)X + 35/3 (1/3)X + 3 = 35/3 (1/3)X = 26/3 X = 26 ====== The check shows 5/3, which is correct, but this … Read more

Let the number be x ((2x+3)/x)  +7= 5/3 take l.c.m therefore (2x+3+7x)/x=5/3 (9x+3)=5x/3 3(9x+3)=5x 27x+9=5x 27x+9-5x=0 22x=-9 x= -9/22 so the number is  -9/22