Solve for x

(-9/8)x - 7 =-25

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To solve for x, we can begin by isolating x on one side of the equation.

Starting with the equation:

(-9/8)x - 7 = -25

First, we can add 7 to both sides of the equation to get rid of the -7 on the left side:

(-9/8)x - 7 + 7 = -25 + 7

Simplifying:

(-9/8)x = -18

Next, we can multiply both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of (-9/8), which is (-8/9). This will eliminate the fraction on the left side of the equation:

(-8/9)(-9/8)x = (-8/9)(-18)

Simplifying:

x = 16

Thus, the solution to the equation is x = 16.