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42x-28=6x+21
Multiply both sides of the equation by 42, the least common multiple of 3,7,2.
42x-28-6x=21
Subtract 6x from both sides.
36x-28=21
Combine 42x and -6x to get 36x.
36x=21+28
Add 28 to both sides.
36x=49
Add 21 and 28 to get 49.
x=\frac{49}{36}
Divide both sides by 36.