Question

\\(\frac{x}{-7} + 1 = 8\\)
\\(x = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract 1 from both sides

$\frac{x}{-7} + 1 - 1 = 8 - 1$
Simplifies to: $\frac{x}{-7} = 7$

Step2: Multiply both sides by -7

$\frac{x}{-7} \times (-7) = 7 \times (-7)$
Simplifies to: $x = -49$

Answer:

-49