To solve the given equation [tex]\( x + 8 = -2 \)[/tex], we need to isolate the variable [tex]\( x \)[/tex]. Here are the steps:
1. Subtract 8 from both sides:
To get [tex]\( x \)[/tex] by itself, we subtract 8 from both sides of the equation.
[tex]\[
x + 8 - 8 = -2 - 8
\][/tex]
2. Simplify the equation:
On the left side, [tex]\( x + 8 - 8 \)[/tex] simplifies to [tex]\( x \)[/tex].
On the right side, [tex]\( -2 - 8 \)[/tex] simplifies to [tex]\( -10 \)[/tex].
So, we have:
[tex]\[
x = -10
\][/tex]
Thus, the solution to the equation [tex]\( x + 8 = -2 \)[/tex] is [tex]\( x = -10 \)[/tex].
The correct answer is:
A. [tex]\( x = -10 \)[/tex]
