SOLUTION: 2x+1=-17 the answer is -9 but i want to know which is the differences between this other equation 8x+7=-3 and the answer is 2 can you explain this to me please

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Question 489340: 2x+1=-17 the answer is -9 but i want to know which is the differences between this other equation 8x+7=-3 and the answer is 2 can you explain this to me please
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2x+1=-17
2x=-17-1
2x=-18
x=-18/2
x=-9
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8x+7=-3
8x=-3-7
8x=-10
x=-10/8
x=-1.25
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I don't know where you got 2 from?
Both equations have the same operations.