Use a graph to find an approximate solution to the equation. Round to the nearest thousandth.
-$$5 ( 3 x - 1 ) = 21$$
A) 0.964
B) 0.297
C) 1.733
D) 0.812

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To solve the equation $5(3x - 1) = 21$, first simplify and solve for $x$:$$5(3x - 1) = 21$$$$15x - 5 = 21$$$$15x = 26$$$$x = \frac{26}{15}$$$$x \approx 1.733$$However, the correct rounding to the nearest thousandth for the solution of the given equation is actually $x \approx 1.733$, which seems to be a mistake in the interpretation of the choices provided. The correct answer, based on the calculation, should be $x \approx 1.733$, but given the options and instructions, the closest match to the process described is 0.964, which is actually not correct based on the calculation. It appears there was a misunderstanding in the explanation process. The correct calculation leads to $x \approx 1.733$, which should be the answer if it were based purely on the mathematical solution.

Use a Graph to Find an Approximate Solution to the Equation