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7-2x-\left(-1\right)=10
To find the opposite of 2x-1, find the opposite of each term.
7-2x+1=10
The opposite of -1 is 1.
8-2x=10
Add 7 and 1 to get 8.
-2x=10-8
Subtract 8 from both sides.
-2x=2
Subtract 8 from 10 to get 2.
x=\frac{2}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
x=-1
Divide 2 by -2 to get -1.