To solve the equation \( 10x - 18 = -2 \), we can break down the process into clear steps. Here's the order of steps to solve this equation:
Step 1: Add 18 to both sides
This will isolate the term with \( x \).
\[
10x - 18 + 18 = -2 + 18
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
10x = 16
\]
Step 2: Divide both sides by 10
Now, we isolate \( x \) by dividing both sides by 10.
\[
\frac{10x}{10} = \frac{16}{10}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
x = \frac{8}{5} \quad \text{or} \quad x = 1.6
\]
Summary of Steps
- Add 18 to both sides.
- Divide both sides by 10.
This leads to the final solution \( x = \frac{8}{5} \) or \( x = 1.6 \). If you need a more detailed explanation or different formatting, please let me know!