To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), follow these steps:
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Start by isolating the term with \(x\): \[ -2x = -8 + 10 \] \[ -2x = 2 \]
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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.