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Use the distributive property to write the next step in simplifying the equation. Use the asterisk symbol (*) to represent multiplication. -1(8 + x) = 7
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Use the distributive property to write the next step in simplifying the equation.

Use the asterisk symbol (*) to represent multiplication.
-1(8 + x) = 7

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after this step:
1. 8+x=7 multiply both sides by -1
2. x=-7-8 move the constants to the right
3.x=-7-8 Calculate
4. x=-15
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