$\"\"$ $\"\"$

The equation is $\"\"$ .

Apply subtraction property of equality: Subtract 8 from each side.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Subtract: 8 – 8 = 0)

$\"\"$ (Subtract: – 7 – 8 = – 15) $\"\"$

Verify:

To check the solution, substitute $\"\"$ in original equation.

$\"\"$

$\"\"$ (Subtract: $\"\"$ )

Compare the values, the equation is true. The solution is $\"\"$ . $\"\"$

The solution is $\"\"$ .