What is the correct order of steps to solve 8+2(-x-5)=26? List in order.

Question

Use the opposite of -2 times x and divide 28 by -2 equation image indicator x = -14

Combine Like Terms equation image indicator -2x - 2 = 26

Use the opposite of -2 and add 2 to 26 equation image indicator -2x = 28

Distribute equation image indicator 8 -2x - 10 = 26

Answer 1

Subtract 8 from both sides leaving you with

2(-x-5) = 16

divide both sides by 2

(-x - 5) = 8

add 5 to both sides

-x = 13

divide both sides by -1

x = -13