To solve the equation \(-2x + 10 = -30\), follow these steps:
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Subtract 10 from both sides: \[ -2x + 10 - 10 = -30 - 10 \] This simplifies to: \[ -2x = -40 \]
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Divide both sides by -2: \[ x = \frac{-40}{-2} \] This simplifies to: \[ x = 20 \]
Thus, the solution to the equation is \(x = 20\).