Solve Two-Step Linear Equations Quick Check

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Question
Solve for x.
−10−2x=−8(1 point)
Responses

x=4
x equals 4

x=−1
x equals negative 1

x=1
x equals 1

x=9

Answer 1

To solve the equation \(-10 - 2x = -8\), follow these steps:

1. Isolate the term with \(x\): Start by adding 10 to both sides of the equation. \[ -10 - 2x + 10 = -8 + 10 \] This simplifies to: \[ -2x = 2 \]

2. Solve for \(x\): Now, divide both sides by -2. \[ x = \frac{2}{-2} = -1 \]

So, the solution is \(x = -1\).

The correct response is:

• x = −1
• x equals negative 1