Question

Which is a solution to the equation `-2x+10=-30`?



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Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-2x + 10 = -30\), follow these steps:

1. **Isolate the term with \(x\)**:
Subtract 10 from both sides of the equation:
\[
-2x + 10 - 10 = -30 - 10
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
-2x = -40
\]

2. **Solve for \(x\)**:
Now, divide both sides by -2:
\[
x = \frac{-40}{-2}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = 20
\]

So, the solution to the equation \(-2x + 10 = -30\) is \(x = 20\).