Answer:
x=-7
Step-by-step explanation:
8x - 2 = -11 + 7x + 2
First, separate the terms: move x to one side
subtract 7x from both sides
8x -7x - 2 = -11 + 7x -7x + 2
x - 2 = -11 + 2
Now get x by itself by adding 2 to both sides
x - 2 +2 = -11 + 2 +2
x = -11 + 4
simplify
x = -7
you're welcome
