To solve the equation \(-8 - 3x = 10\), you can follow these steps in order:
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Add 8 to both sides: This will help to isolate the term with \(x\). \[ -8 - 3x + 8 = 10 + 8 \] which simplifies to: \[ -3x = 18 \]
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Divide both sides by -3: This will solve for \(x\). \[ x = \frac{18}{-3} \] which simplifies to: \[ x = -6 \]
So, the correct order of steps is:
- Add 8 to both sides.
- Divide both sides by -3.
The final solution is \(x = -6\).
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