-2(4x-5)=38

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Solution for -2(4x-5)=38 equation: 


Simplifying
-2(4x + -5) = 38

Reorder the terms:
-2(-5 + 4x) = 38
(-5 * -2 + 4x * -2) = 38
(10 + -8x) = 38

Solving
10 + -8x = 38

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-10' to each side of the equation.
10 + -10 + -8x = 38 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + -8x = 38 + -10
-8x = 38 + -10

Combine like terms: 38 + -10 = 28
-8x = 28

Divide each side by '-8'.
x = -3.5

Simplifying
x = -3.5

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