Solve for the given variable.

-2x + 10 = 18

1 answer

To solve for x:

1. Start by subtracting 10 from both sides:

-2x + 10 - 10 = 18 - 10

-2x = 8

2. Divide both sides by -2:

-2x/-2 = 8/-2

x = -4

Therefore, the solution is x = -4.