To solve for x, first combine like terms on the left side of the equation:
7 - x - 5 = 862 - x = 86
Next, isolate x by subtracting 2 from both sides:
2 - x = 86
Finally, solve for x by multiplying both sides by -1:
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -84.
To solve for x, first combine like terms on the left side of the equation:
7 - x - 5 = 86
2 - x = 86
Next, isolate x by subtracting 2 from both sides:
2 - x = 86
x = 84Finally, solve for x by multiplying both sides by -1:
x = 84x = -84
Therefore, the solution to the equation is x = -84.