To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), follow these steps: 1. Add 10 to both sides of the equation: \[ -2x = -8 + 10 \\ -2x = 2 \] 2. Divide both sides by -2: \[ x = \frac{2}{-2} \\ x = -1 \] So the value of \(x\) is \(-1\).

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To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), follow these steps:

Add 10 to both sides of the equation: \[ -2x = -8 + 10 \ -2x = 2 \]
Divide both sides by -2: \[ x = \frac{2}{-2} \ x = -1 \]

So the value of \(x\) is \(-1\).