SOLUTION: help with step-by-step instruction to solve the following problem: 8x-2=-9+7x

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Question 559140: help with step-by-step instruction to solve the following problem: 8x-2=-9+7x
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Subtract 7x from both sides of equation

x-2 = -9

Add 2 to both sides

x = -7