Answer
$\frac{x}{3}-2=\frac{5}{3}x+7$ Solution: $x=-\frac{27}{4}$
Work Step by Step
1. $\frac{x}{3}-2=\frac{5}{3}x+7$
2. Add 2 to both sides: $\frac{x}{3}=\frac{5}{3}x+9$
3. Multiply each side by 3: $x=5x+27$
4. Subtract $5x$ from each side:$-4x=27$
5. Divide both sides by -4: $x=-\frac{27}{4}$
