Question

Solve for x. 2x + 2 = -8 X=???? Please help!?

Answer 1

x=-5

Explanation:

1.) 2x+2=-8 start to isolate the variable by subtracting 2 to -8

2.) 2x=-10 divide both sides by 2

3.) x=-5

Hope this helped

Answer 2

• Answer:

x = - 5

• Explanation:

2x + 2 = - 8

2x = - 8 - 2

2x = - 10

x = - 10 : 2

x = - 5