Question

One and two step equations

7x-2=-9


Plz asap can y’all explain step by step plzzz it’s for a homework

Answer 1

x=-1

Explanation:

7x-2=-9 (Given)

7x=-7 (Add 2 on both sides to eliminate he -2 on the left side)

x=-1 (Divide both sides with 7 to eliminate the 7 in 7x)

Answer: x=-1

Answer 2

Step 1: Add 2 to both sides.

7x−2+2=−9+2

7x=−7

Step 2: Divide both sides by 7.

7x/7 = -7/7

Answer: x=−1