Answer:
Step 1: Add 4 to both sides of the equation -1/2x - 4 + 4 = 10 + 4 -1/2x = 14
Step 2: Multiply both sides by -2 (-1/2x) (-2) = 14 (-2) x = -28
Therefore, the solution to the equation -1/2x - 4 = 10 is:
x = -28
