To solve for \( x \) in the equation \( x - 7 = -2 \), you can follow these steps:
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Add 7 to both sides of the equation to isolate \( x \):
\[ x - 7 + 7 = -2 + 7 \]
This simplifies to:
\[ x = 5 \]
So, the solution is \( x = 5 \).
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x - 7 = -2
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