Question

How do you solve `-1+ 7x = 8x - 2`?

Answer 1

`x=1`

Explanation:

`-1 + 7x = 8x - 2`
I always make sure I put the variable in front to lead the equation. So here it is..
`7x - 1 = 8x - 2`
Next, subtract `color(red)(8x)` from both sides
`7x - 1 color(red)(-8x) = 8x - 2 color(red)(-8x)`
`-x - 1 = -2`
Then transfer `-1` to the right side to match the its common term.
`-x = -2+1`
`-x = -1`
Finally, divide both sides by `-1`
`(-x)/(-1) = (-1)/(-1`
`x = 1`