\[8x-7=2\]

1
Add 77 to both sides.
8x=2+78x=2+7

2
Simplify  2+72+7  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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