Solve for x.

Question

-3x - 8 = 10

Answer 1

First, we want to isolate the variable x on one side of the equation. To do this, we need to add 8 to both sides:

-3x - 8 + 8 = 10 + 8

Simplifying:

-3x = 18

Next, we want to get x alone by dividing both sides by -3:

-3x ÷ -3 = 18 ÷ -3

Simplifying:

x = -6

Therefore, the solution is x = -6.