\[3x-7=1\]

1
Add 77 to both sides.
3x=1+73x=1+7

2
Simplify  1+71+7  to  88.
3x=83x=8

3
Divide both sides by 33.
x=83x=\frac{8}{3}

Done

Decimal Form: 2.666667

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