To solve the equation \( \frac{3}{7}x - 4 = -1 \), follow these steps:
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Add 4 to both sides: \[ \frac{3}{7}x - 4 + 4 = -1 + 4 \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{3}{7}x = 3 \]
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Multiply both sides by the reciprocal of \( \frac{3}{7} \), which is \( \frac{7}{3} \): \[ x = 3 \times \frac{7}{3} \]
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Simplify: \[ x = 7 \]
So, the solution is: \[ \boxed{7} \]