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6=-\frac{3}{10}x
Combine \frac{2}{5}x and -\frac{7}{10}x to get -\frac{3}{10}x.
-\frac{3}{10}x=6
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
x=6\left(-\frac{10}{3}\right)
Multiply both sides by -\frac{10}{3}, the reciprocal of -\frac{3}{10}.
x=\frac{6\left(-10\right)}{3}
Express 6\left(-\frac{10}{3}\right) as a single fraction.
x=\frac{-60}{3}
Multiply 6 and -10 to get -60.
x=-20
Divide -60 by 3 to get -20.