Question

2x+8=-10 what is the first step​

Answer 1

`x=-9`

Explanation:

Given:

`2x+8=-10`

Take the terms of 'x' to one side and the constants terms to the other side.

`2x=-10-8`

Solving the equation by adding the similar terms.

`2x=-18`

`x=(-18)/(2)`

`x=-9`

On solving the equation,
`x=-9`