To solve the equation [tex]\(\frac{3}{4}x - 1.72 = -6.82\)[/tex], follow these steps:
1. The first step is to add 1.72 on both sides.
2. The second step is to multiply by [tex]\(\frac{4}{3}\)[/tex] on both sides.
The solution is [tex]\( x = -6.8 \)[/tex].