8 x − 2 = − 9 + 7 x 8 x − 7 x = − 9 + 2 x = − 7
8x-2 = -9 + 7x 8x - 7x = -9 + 2 x = -7
To solve the equation 8 x − 2 = − 9 + 7 x , first isolate x by rearranging the terms, leading to x = − 7 . Checking the solution confirms its correctness. The final answer is x = − 7 .
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