Answer:
x = - 23.57 (appx)
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]( \frac{ - 7}{3} )x - 3 = 52[/tex]
[tex] = > ( \frac{ - 7}{3} )x = 52 + 3 = 55[/tex]
[tex] = > x = 55 \div ( \frac{ - 7}{3} )[/tex]
[tex] = > x = \frac{55 \times 3}{ - 7} = \frac{165}{ - 7} = - 23.57(appx)[/tex]