Question

$$2-10x=-2x+10$$

Answer

x=-1

Solution


Subtract \(2\) from both sides.
\[-10x=-2x+10-2\]
Simplify  \(-2x+10-2\)  to  \(-2x+8\).
\[-10x=-2x+8\]
Add \(2x\) to both sides.
\[-10x+2x=8\]
Simplify  \(-10x+2x\)  to  \(-8x\).
\[-8x=8\]
Divide both sides by \(-8\).
\[x=-1\]