1. Start with the equation:
3(5 - 2x) = 7x + 6
2. Distribute the 3 on the left side:
15 - 6x = 7x + 6
3. Rearrange the equation to bring all terms involving \(x\) to one side:
-6x - 7x = 6 - 15
4. Combine like terms:
-13x = -9
5. Solve for \(x\) by dividing both sides by \(-13\):
x = \frac{-9}{-13}
6. Simplify the expression:
x = \frac{9}{13}
Thus, the unique rational solution is \( x = \frac{9}{13} \).