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What is the x value of 10=-x-8-6

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10=-x-8-6
10=-x-14
Add x to each side
10+x=-x-14+x
10+x=-14
Subtract 10 to each side
10+x-10=-14-10
x=-24
Check:
10=-x-8-6
Substitute x with -24
10=-(-24)-8-6
10=24-8-6
10=16-6
10=10. As a result, x=-24. Hope it help!
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