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

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

  1. Start by isolating the term with \(x\): \[ -2x = -8 + 10 \] \[ -2x = 2 \]

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

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

The correct response is: x equals negative 1.