\[7x-8=1\]

1
Add 88 to both sides.
7x=1+87x=1+8

2
Simplify  1+81+8  to  99.
7x=97x=9

3
Divide both sides by 77.
x=97x=\frac{9}{7}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.285714

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