Question

I need help how to solve it. With all of the steps.

Answer 1

`8 + ( - 45 - x)/(x) = - 2`
Subtract 8 from both sides

`( - 45 - x)/(x) = - 10`
Multiply both sides by x

`- 45 - x = - 10x`
Add x to both sides

`- 45 = - 9x`
Divide both sides by -9

`5 = x`
Final Answer: x=5