Question

solve: \\(x - 7 = -2\\)

-5
5
-9
9

Explanation:

Isolate the variable x

$$ x - 7 = -2 $$

Add 7 to both sides

$$ x = -2 + 7 $$

Simplify the expression

$$ x = 5 $$

Answer:

• -5
• 5 (Correct answer)
• -9
• 9