The quickest, simplest, easiest way is to add 17. to each side of the equation.
Steps Determine whether or not the fractions have the same denominator. This is the first step to comparing fractions. Find a common denominator. To be able to compare the fractions, you'll need to find a common denominator so you can figure out which fraction is greater. Change the numerators of the fractions.
X time 0.8 (or 80 percent)= 15
so 15/0.8=X
18.75
6 (7x - 3)
You have to factor 6 out of 42x - 18.
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