How do I solve 4x+6=-10?

[izzy1014]

Hey, so here is my equation:

4x+6=-10

I'm not sure how to figure this one out, I'm confused by the -10 part.

 

[evinda]

Hey, so here is my equation:

4x+6=-10

I'm not sure how to figure this one out, I'm confused by the -10 part.

Doesn't $4x+6=-10$ imply that $4x=-10-6=-16$ ?