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x-3x-\left(-7\right)=1
To find the opposite of 3x-7, find the opposite of each term.
x-3x+7=1
The opposite of -7 is 7.
-2x+7=1
Combine x and -3x to get -2x.
-2x=1-7
Subtract 7 from both sides.
-2x=-6
Subtract 7 from 1 to get -6.
x=\frac{-6}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
x=3
Divide -6 by -2 to get 3.