SOLUTION: please help solve equation 8x + -2 = -9 + 7x. solution needs to be explained to a 6th grader that is having a difficult time getting it.

SOLUTION: please help solve equation 8x + -2 = -9 + 7x. solution needs to be explained to a 6th grader that is having a difficult time getting it.

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Question 954261: please help solve equation 8x + -2 = -9 + 7x. solution needs to be explained to a 6th grader that is having a difficult time getting it.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8x + -2 = -9 + 7x
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Do the same thing to both sides of the equal so it remains equal.
8x + -2 = -9 + 7x
Subtract 7x
1x - 2 = -9
x - 2 = -9
Add 2
x = -7
We're done, have a beer.

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