Question

How do you solve `-4- ( x + 8) = - 10( - 2x - 3)`?

Answer 1

`x=-2`

Explanation:

`-4-x-8=20x+30` distribute
`-12-x=20x+30` combine like terms
`21x=-42` add x, subtract 30 from both sides
`x=-2` divide by coefficient (21) to isolate x