Question 97198


{{{7-2x=15}}} Start with the given equation



{{{-2x=15-7}}}Subtract 7 from both sides



{{{-2x=8}}} Combine like terms on the right side



{{{x=(8)/(-2)}}} Divide both sides by -2 to isolate x




{{{x=-4}}} Divide


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Answer:

So our answer is {{{x=-4}}}