Question

Question
Solve for x
.
−10−2x=−8
(1 point)
Responses

x=1
x equals 1

x=4
x equals 4

x=−1
x equals negative 1

x=9

Answer 1

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

1. Start by adding 10 to both sides of the equation:

\[
-10 - 2x + 10 = -8 + 10
\]

Simplifying gives:

\[
-2x = 2
\]

2. Next, divide both sides by -2:

\[
x = \frac{2}{-2} = -1
\]

So, the solution is:

\[
x = -1
\]

Thus, the correct response is:

**x = -1**