Question

Solve Two-Step Linear Equations Quick Check
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Question
Solve for x
.
−10−2x=−8
(1 point)
Responses

x=4
x equals 4

x=9
x equals 9

x=−1
x equals negative 1

x=1

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), follow these steps:

1. **Add 10 to both sides**:
\[
-10 - 2x + 10 = -8 + 10
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
-2x = 2
\]

2. **Divide both sides by -2**:
\[
x = \frac{2}{-2} = -1
\]

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

The correct response is:
**x = −1**.