SOLUTION: 9x=7(x-2) I figured 7/8 and then I realized that the answer for the second section was -1 1/8...so that screwed me up. Please help! 63/8 = -63/8 which obviously is wrong!

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Question 585275: 9x=7(x-2)
I figured 7/8 and then I realized that the answer for the second section was -1 1/8...so that screwed me up. Please help!
63/8 = -63/8 which obviously is wrong!

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given equation.


Distribute.


Subtract from both sides.


Combine like terms on the left side.


Divide both sides by to isolate .


Reduce.


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Answer:

So the solution is

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