To solve this equation, we first need to distribute the 7 to each term inside the parentheses:
7 - x - 3.5 = 9.5
Next, we can combine like terms:
3.5 - x = 9.5
To isolate x, we can subtract 3.5 from both sides:
-x = 6
Finally, to solve for x, we can multiply both sides by -1:
x = -6
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -6.
To solve this equation, we first need to distribute the 7 to each term inside the parentheses:
7 - x - 3.5 = 9.5
Next, we can combine like terms:
3.5 - x = 9.5
To isolate x, we can subtract 3.5 from both sides:
-x = 6
Finally, to solve for x, we can multiply both sides by -1:
x = -6
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -6.