-0.4(0.5x-8)=12

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Solution for -0.4(0.5x-8)=12 equation:


Simplifying
-0.4(0.5x + -8) = 12

Reorder the terms:
-0.4(-8 + 0.5x) = 12
(-8 * -0.4 + 0.5x * -0.4) = 12
(3.2 + -0.2x) = 12

Solving
3.2 + -0.2x = 12

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-3.2' to each side of the equation.
3.2 + -3.2 + -0.2x = 12 + -3.2

Combine like terms: 3.2 + -3.2 = 0.0
0.0 + -0.2x = 12 + -3.2
-0.2x = 12 + -3.2

Combine like terms: 12 + -3.2 = 8.8
-0.2x = 8.8

Divide each side by '-0.2'.
x = -44

Simplifying
x = -44

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