Question 351377
{{{-5x-10=2-(x+4)}}} Start with the given equation.



{{{-5x-10=2-x-4}}} Distribute.



{{{-5x-10=-x-2}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{-5x=-x-2+10}}} Add {{{10}}} to both sides.



{{{-5x+x=-2+10}}} Add {{{x}}} to both sides.



{{{-4x=-2+10}}} Combine like terms on the left side.



{{{-4x=8}}} Combine like terms on the right side.



{{{x=(8)/(-4)}}} Divide both sides by {{{-4}}} to isolate {{{x}}}.



{{{x=-2}}} Reduce.



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Answer:


So the solution is {{{x=-2}}} 



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