To solve the equation \(\frac{3x - 7}{x + 3} - 4 = 0\), we can follow these steps:
Isolate the fraction: \[ \frac{3x - 7}{x + 3} = 4 \]
Multiply both sides by \((x + 3)\) to eliminate the fraction (make sure \(x + 3 \neq 0\)): \[ 3x - 7 = 4(x + 3) \]
Expand the right side: \[ 3x - 7 = 4x + 12 \]
Rearrange the equation to isolate \(x\): \[ 3x - 4x = 12 + 7 \] \[ -x = 19 \] \[ x = -19 \]
Check for any restrictions: We must ensure that \(x + 3 \neq 0\). Since \(x = -19\), we find: \[ -19 + 3 = -16 \neq 0 \] Thus, \(x = -19\) is a valid solution.
The solution to the equation is: \[ \boxed{-19} \]