You are solving for the variable, x.. Note that one positive and one negative results in a negative: x + (-7) = x - 7.
Note the equal sign, what you do to one side, you do to the other. Isolate the variable.
Add 7 to both sides
x - 7 (+7) = 2 (+7)
x = 2 + 7
Simplify.
x = 9
9 is your answer for x
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