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-8ab + 7a - 5 - (-7ab + 2)....distribute through the parenthesis
-8ab + 7a - 5 + 7ab - 2....combine like terms
-ab + 7a - 7 <===

\((-8ab+7a-5)-(-7ab+2)\) 

Solving an equation means finding a value of a variable that make the equation true. This value is called the solution of the equation. A mathematical equation is just like a balanced equation. Both sides of the equation should be equal at all times. Whatever we do to one side, has to be done on the opposite side. 

\(-8ab+7a-5+7ab-2\) 

\((-8ab+7ab)+7a-5-2\)   \(Gather \ like \ terms\) 

\(-ab+7a-5-2\) 

\(-ab+7a-7\)