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Write the steps in solving 7+8x=−33
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To solve the equation 7 + 8x = -33, we need to isolate the variable x.
1. Subtract 7 from both sides:
7 + 8x - 7 = -33 - 7
8x = -40
2. Divide by 8 on both sides to solve for x:
8x/8 = -40/8
x = -5
Therefore, the solution to the equation 7 + 8x = -33 is x = -5.