Question

1. $8x - 2 = -9 + 7x$

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate x terms on left

$8x - 7x - 2 = -9$

Step2: Simplify left side

$x - 2 = -9$

Step3: Isolate x by adding 2

$x = -9 + 2$

Step4: Calculate final value

$x = -7$

Answer:

$x = -7$