Question

Solve -2(x + 4) = 10.

Answer 1

8+4=12 12-2=10   x=8   if you dont get that -2+4=2+what=10?8=2=10 so x=8

Answer 2

First, distribute the -2
-2x-8=10

Then add 8 to each side
-2x=18

The divide both sides by -2
x=-9

Hope this helps