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It's a simple linear equation in 'x'. The 'solution' is the number that 'x' must be, in

order to make it a true statement. There's only one solution. Here's how to find it:

8x + 2 = -9 + 7x

Subtract 2 from each side:

8x = -11 + 7x

Subtract 7x from each side:

x = -11

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