what does x equal? Explain how you got the answer.

Answer:
x = -5
Step-by-step explanation:
so you need to get x by itself, so you will first subtract(8-8) and (-2 - 8). This will cancel out 8 and give you, 2x=-10. Then you will divide(2x÷2) and (-10÷2). This will cancel out the 2 and leave you with x=(-5)