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10+2a=-2b
The opposite of -2a is 2a.
2a=-2b-10
Subtract 10 from both sides.
\frac{2a}{2}=\frac{-2b-10}{2}
Divide both sides by 2.
a=\frac{-2b-10}{2}
Dividing by 2 undoes the multiplication by 2.
a=-b-5
Divide -2b-10 by 2.
10+2a=-2b
The opposite of -2a is 2a.
-2b=10+2a
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side.
-2b=2a+10
The equation is in standard form.
\frac{-2b}{-2}=\frac{2a+10}{-2}
Divide both sides by -2.
b=\frac{2a+10}{-2}
Dividing by -2 undoes the multiplication by -2.
b=-\left(a+5\right)
Divide 10+2a by -2.