solve for x. 8x/10x-2 = 5x+3/7x

i don't know how to get the x squares out of the equation!

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I assume it is not 8x/(10x-2). Spacing helps to make this clear.

8/10x - 2 = 5x + 3/7x

To get rid of the denominators, multiply both sides by 70.

56x -140 = 350x + 30x

Combine terms.

-140 = 350x + 30x - 56x = 324x