Step 1: Distribute- Distribute the -2, so you will get -6x+18= -10
Step 2: Subtract: Subtract 18 on both sides so you will get -6x= -28
Step 3: Divide: Divide -6 on both sides so you will get x= 28/6
Step 4: Reduce: You can reduce the fraction to get the final answer of 14/3
x= 14/3 is the answer.