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Solve for x.

−8−3x=10

(1 point)
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x = -54
x = -54

x = -6
x = -6

x = 54
x = 54

x = 6

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To solve the equation \(-8 - 3x = 10\), follow these steps:

  1. Add 8 to both sides of the equation:

    \[ -8 - 3x + 8 = 10 + 8 \] \[ -3x = 18 \]

  2. Now, divide both sides by -3:

    \[ x = \frac{18}{-3} \] \[ x = -6 \]

So the solution is:

\(x = -6\)