2^9 = 2 x 2 x2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x2 x 2 x 2 = 512
2 ^9 = 512
I think it's -35. The steps to get that number is subtracting the 3 to the right side. Then you have -2 - 3 which equals to -5. Then you still have x/7= -5. Get rid of 7 from the x and do the same thing to the other side but you multiply 7 and -5. Last you your would be x= -35.
