Solve for x

Question

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−10−2x=−8
(1 point)
Responses

x=1
x equals 1

x=9
x equals 9

x=4
x equals 4

x=−1

Answer 1

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

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

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

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