[tex]8 + \frac{ - 45 - x}{x} = - 2[/tex]
Subtract 8 from both sides
[tex] \frac{ - 45 - x}{x} = - 10[/tex]
Multiply both sides by x
[tex] - 45 - x = - 10x[/tex]
Add x to both sides
[tex] - 45 = - 9x[/tex]
Divide both sides by -9
[tex]5 = x[/tex]
Final Answer: x=5
