Question

solve 8x - 7 = x and verify it​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

8x - 7 = x

8x - x = 7

7x = 7

x = 7/7

x = 7

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

$8x - x - 7 = 0 \\ 7x - 7 = 0 \\ 7x = 7 \\ x = \frac{7}{7} \\ x= 1$

$8 \times 1 - 7 = 1 \\ 8 - 7 = 1 \\ 1 = 1$

$lhs = rhs \: \: prove$