15(3x - 3) – 7(24 + 13x) = -98

1. Distribute the constants:

45x - 45 - 168 - 91x = -98

2. Combine like terms:

-46x - 213 = -98

3. Isolate the x term:

-46x = 115

4. Solve for x:

x = -115/46

x = -2.5