Evaluate 8x-2=-9+7x

$8 x - 2 = - 9 + 7 x$

Move all terms containing $x$ to the left side of the equation.

Subtract $7 x$ from both sides of the equation.

$8 x - 2 - 7 x = - 9$

Subtract $7 x$ from $8 x$ .

$x - 2 = - 9$

Move all terms not containing $x$ to the right side of the equation.

Add $2$ to both sides of the equation.

$x = - 9 + 2$

Add $- 9$ and $2$ .

$x = - 7$