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What is the answer to 8x-2=-9+7x

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Answer,

X = -7

Explanation,

Step 1: Simplify both sides of the equation.

8x − 2 = −9 + 7x

8x + −2 = −9 + 7x

8x − 2 = 7x − 9

Step 2: Subtract 7x from both sides.

8x − 2 − 7x = 7x − 9 − 7x

x − 2 = −9

Step 3: Add 2 to both sides.

x − 2 + 2 = −9 + 2x

= −7


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