To solve for x, we need to isolate the x variable on one side of the equation.
Given -10 - 2x = -8, let's start by adding 10 to both sides of the equation:
-10 - 2x + 10 = -8 + 10
This simplifies to:
-2x = 2
Next, we'll divide both sides of the equation by -2 to solve for x:
(-2x) / -2 = 2 / -2
This simplifies to:
x = -1
Therefore, the solution to the equation -10 - 2x = -8 is x = -1.