Respuesta :
Answer:
Divide both sides by -2
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1: Subtract 8 from both sides
[tex]8 - 2x - 8 = 40 - 8[/tex]
[tex]-2x = 42[/tex]
Step 2: Divide both sides by -2
[tex]-2x / -2 = 42 / -2[/tex]
[tex]x = -21[/tex]
Answer: Divide both sides by -2