Answer:
-7
Step-by-step explanation:
1st, regroup terms.
8x-2 = 7x -9
Next, subtract 7x from both sides.
8x-2-7x = -9
Next, Simplify 8x-2-7, to -2.
x-2 = -9
Add 2 to both sides.
x = -9 + 2
Simplify −9+2 to −7.
