-2(X-5)=7

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Solution for -2(X-5)=7 equation: 


Simplifying
-2(X + -5) = 7

Reorder the terms:
-2(-5 + X) = 7
(-5 * -2 + X * -2) = 7
(10 + -2X) = 7

Solving
10 + -2X = 7

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 + -2X = 7 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + -2X = 7 + -10
-2X = 7 + -10

Combine like terms: 7 + -10 = -3
-2X = -3

Divide each side by '-2'.
X = 1.5

Simplifying
X = 1.5

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