Question 392908
{{{8x-2=-9+7x}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{8x=-9+7x+2}}} Add {{{2}}} to both sides.



{{{8x-7x=-9+2}}} Subtract {{{7x}}} from both sides.



{{{x=-9+2}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{x=-7}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-7}}} 



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