Question

1. $-3x - 10 = -9x - 2$

Explanation:

Step1: Add $9x$ to both sides

$-3x + 9x - 10 = -9x + 9x - 2$
$6x - 10 = -2$

Step2: Add 10 to both sides

$6x - 10 + 10 = -2 + 10$
$6x = 8$

Step3: Divide by 6

$x = \frac{8}{6} = \frac{4}{3}$

Answer:

$x = \frac{4}{3}$