Question

−10−2x=−8(1 point) Responses x=9 x equals 9 x=1 x equals 1 x=−1 x equals negative 1 x=4

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), let's isolate \(x\).

1. Start by adding 10 to both sides of the equation:
\[
-2x = -8 + 10
\]
\[
-2x = 2
\]

2. Now, divide both sides by -2:
\[
x = \frac{2}{-2}
\]
\[
x = -1
\]

Thus, the solution is \(x = -1\).

The correct response is: **x equals -1**.