Answer:
x=-31/4
Step-by-step explanation:
Cross multiply and bring 3 to the opposite side.
3(3x+8) =5x-7
9x+24=5x-7
Bring all the x to one side and the numbers to the other
9x-5x=-7-24
4x=-31
x=-31/4
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