Solve for x

x + 7 = -8

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To solve the equation \( x + 7 = -8 \), follow these steps:

  1. Subtract 7 from both sides of the equation:

\[ x + 7 - 7 = -8 - 7 \]

  1. This simplifies to:

\[ x = -15 \]

Thus, the solution is:

\[ x = -15 \]