Put the steps in order for solving the equation:
-2(4x - 8) + 2x = -5x + 10
Get the constants on one side: 6=x
combine like terms: -6x+16=-5x+10
Distribute: -8x+16+2x=-5x+10
get the x-terms together on one side: 16=x+10
Solve for x: x=6
-2(4x - 8) + 2x = -5x + 10
ignoring the gibberish that follows ....
-8x + 16 + 2x = -5x + 10
-x = -6
x = 6