\[8x-2=7\]

1
Add 22 to both sides.
8x=7+28x=7+2

2
Simplify  7+27+2  to  99.
8x=98x=9

3
Divide both sides by 88.
x=98x=\frac{9}{8}

Done

Decimal Form: 1.125

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