Question

Solve -2= -(x-8), justifying each step with an algebraic property PLZ HELP

Answer 1

-2 = -(x-8)
-2 = -x + 8   ( - * + = -  and - * - = + )

-2 - 8 = -x +8 - 8
-2 - 8 = -x 
-(2+8) = - x
-10 = -x     | * (-1)

 x=10