7x + 1 = x + 7
7(1) + 1 = 8
1 + 7 = 8
If you substitute 1 for x, the statement is true. Therefore, x = 1.
Answer:
x=1
Step-by-step explanation:
7x+1=x+7
7x-1=x+6
7x=-x+6
-x
6x=6
6x/6=6/6