(X+8)(-2)=12

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Solution for (X+8)(-2)=12 equation:


Simplifying
(X + 8)(-2) = 12

Reorder the terms:
(8 + X)(-2) = 12

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
-2(8 + X) = 12
(8 * -2 + X * -2) = 12
(-16 + -2X) = 12

Solving
-16 + -2X = 12

Solving for variable 'X'.

Move all terms containing X to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '16' to each side of the equation.
-16 + 16 + -2X = 12 + 16

Combine like terms: -16 + 16 = 0
0 + -2X = 12 + 16
-2X = 12 + 16

Combine like terms: 12 + 16 = 28
-2X = 28

Divide each side by '-2'.
X = -14

Simplifying
X = -14

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