The answer would be (3,-1)
1/7+2x/3=(15x-3)/21 make all terms have a common denominator of 21
3+14x=15x-3 subtract 3 from both sides
14x=15x-6 subtract 15x from both sides
-x=-6 divide both sides by -1
x=6
*Notice the use of parentheses in this format to make it clear what the numerators and denominators are...
The discount is $7.5 if the discount is what you are looking for.
$50 - $42.50 is $7.5
If you are looking for a percentage then the answer is 85%
1/3 of 6 3/4....." of " means multiply....turn mixed number to improper fraction
1/3 * 27/4 = 27/12 = 2 1/4 <==