Solve for x .

Question

x−2=8 (1 point)
Responses

x=10
x equals 10

x=−4
x equals negative 4

x=6
x equals 6

x=−16

Answer 1

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

1. Add 2 to both sides of the equation:

\[ x - 2 + 2 = 8 + 2 \]

2. This simplifies to:

\[ x = 10 \]

So, the solution is \( x = 10 \).

The correct response is:

• x=10
• x equals 10