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5\left(x-3\right)-3\left(x-4\right)=21
Multiply both sides of the equation by 15, the least common multiple of 3,5.
5x-15-3\left(x-4\right)=21
Use the distributive property to multiply 5 by x-3.
5x-15-3x+12=21
Use the distributive property to multiply -3 by x-4.
2x-15+12=21
Combine 5x and -3x to get 2x.
2x-3=21
Add -15 and 12 to get -3.
2x=21+3
Add 3 to both sides.
2x=24
Add 21 and 3 to get 24.
x=\frac{24}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
x=12
Divide 24 by 2 to get 12.