Choose the answer based on the most efficient method as presented in the lesson.

If the first step in the solution of the equation - 8 - 7x = - 5x - 10 is "add 10," then what should the next step be?

Since you've added the 10 to both sides you should now have

-2-7x = - 5x so next you'd want to add the 7x to both sides. This gets you

-2=2x now all you have to do is divide both sides by positive 2.

-1=x would be your answer. Hope this makes sense.