Answer:
x = -1/2
Explanation:
First, subtract 2 from both sides to get 7/x alone. Then muliply both sides by x to get rid of 7/x's denominator. Divide both sides by -14 to get rid of x's coefficient and to get x alone. You will then get -1/2 as your answer.
2 + 7/x = -12
-2 -2
7/x = -14
*x *x
7 = -14x
÷-14 ÷-14
- 1/2 =x
x = -1/2