Question

Solve for .
(1 point)
x
−10 − 2x = −8
x = 1
x = 4
x = −1
x = 9

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), we will first isolate \(x\).

1. Start with the original equation:
\[
-10 - 2x = -8
\]

2. Add 10 to both sides of the equation:
\[
-2x = -8 + 10
\]
\[
-2x = 2
\]

3. Now, divide by \(-2\):
\[
x = \frac{2}{-2} = -1
\]

Thus, the solution is:
\[
x = -1
\]

The correct answer is \(x = -1\).