\[3 \cdot (x + 7) - ax = 6;\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \]
\[нет\ корней:\ \ a - ?\]
\[3x + 21 - ax = 6\]
\[3x - ax = 6 - 21\]
\[x(3 - a) = - 15\]
\[x = - \frac{15}{3 - a};\ \ \ \ a \neq 3\]
\[Ответ:a = 3.\]