To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), follow these steps:
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Add 10 to both sides of the equation: \[ -10 - 2x + 10 = -8 + 10 \] This simplifies to: \[ -2x = 2 \]
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Divide both sides by -2: \[ x = \frac{2}{-2} = -1 \]
Therefore, the solution is \(x = -1\).