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-2=7-\left(x-\frac{2}{2}\right)
Subtract 2 from 2 to get 0.
-2=7-\left(x-1\right)
Divide 2 by 2 to get 1.
-2=7-x-\left(-1\right)
To find the opposite of x-1, find the opposite of each term.
-2=7-x+1
The opposite of -1 is 1.
-2=8-x
Add 7 and 1 to get 8.
8-x=-2
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
-x=-2-8
Subtract 8 from both sides.
-x=-10
Subtract 8 from -2 to get -10.
x=10
Multiply both sides by -1.