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

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

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

x=10

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