To solve the equation \(-8 - 3x = 10\), follow these steps:
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Add 8 to both sides of the equation: \[ -3x = 10 + 8 \] \[ -3x = 18 \]
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Divide both sides by -3: \[ x = \frac{18}{-3} \] \[ x = -6 \]
So, the solution is \(x = -6\).
The correct response is: x = -6.