\( - 10 x - 3 - ( \square ) = 8 x + 2 - ( \square \)

It looks like you're working with the following equation: \[ -10x - 3 - (\square) = 8x + 2 - (\square) \] Assuming that the \(\square\) represents the **same expression** on both sides of the equation, it will cancel out when you simplify the equation. Here's how you can solve for \(x\): 1. **Cancel the \(\square\):** \[ -10x - 3 = 8x + 2 \] 2. **Combine like terms:** Bring all terms involving \(x\) to one side and constant terms to the other side. \[ -10x - 8x = 2 + 3 \] \[ -18x = 5 \] 3. **Solve for \(x\):** \[ x = \frac{5}{-18} = -\frac{5}{18} \] **Final Answer:** \[ x = -\frac{5}{18} \]