\[(6 - 2x) + 4 = - 5x - 3\]
\[6 - 2x + 4 + 5x = - 3\]
\[3x = - 3 - 10\]
\[3x = - 13\]
\[x = - \frac{13}{3}\]
\[x = - 4\frac{1}{3}.\]