3x+8-10x+2=-4

Answer 1

To solve the equation $3x+8-10x+2=-4$, we can start by combining like terms on the left side.

1. Combine the $x$ terms: $$3x-10x=-7x$$

2. Combine the constant terms: $$8+2=10$$

Now the equation becomes: $$-7x+10=-4$$

Next, we want to isolate $x$. Start by subtracting 10 from both sides: $$-7x+10-10=-4-10$$ $$-7x=-14$$

Now divide both sides by -7: $$x=\frac{-14}{-7}=2$$

The solution is: $$\boxed{{\displaystyle 2}}$$