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5x-7x-\left(-2\right)=x-4
To find the opposite of 7x-2, find the opposite of each term.
5x-7x+2=x-4
The opposite of -2 is 2.
-2x+2=x-4
Combine 5x and -7x to get -2x.
-2x+2-x=-4
Subtract x from both sides.
-3x+2=-4
Combine -2x and -x to get -3x.
-3x=-4-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
-3x=-6
Subtract 2 from -4 to get -6.
x=\frac{-6}{-3}
Divide both sides by -3.
x=2
Divide -6 by -3 to get 2.