SOLUTION: 8x+7=-9

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Question 368587: 8x+7=-9
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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8x%2B7=-9 Start with the given equation.


8x=-9-7 Subtract 7 from both sides.


8x=-16 Combine like terms on the right side.


x=%28-16%29%2F%288%29 Divide both sides by 8 to isolate x.


x=-2 Reduce.


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Answer:

So the answer is x=-2