please help. i’ve been stuck on this question the past 10 minutes i’ve tried multiple times and still don’t get it. i need help please :/

Answer:
To solve the equation, you have to to isolate the variable. So, first you subtract both sides by 7.
x +7 - 7 = -2 - 7
When you simplify further,
x = -9.
Hope this helps! :)