\[7x+1=9\]

1
Subtract 11 from both sides.
7x=917x=9-1

2
Simplify  919-1  to  88.
7x=87x=8

3
Divide both sides by 77.
x=87x=\frac{8}{7}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.142857

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