-2(x+18)=72

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Solution for -2(x+18)=72 equation:


-2(x+18)=72

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand
-2(x+18)=72

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-2x-36)=72

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-2x-36=+72

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right.
-2x=+72+36

We simplify left and right side of the equation.
-2x=+108

We divide both sides of the equation by -2 to get x.
x=-54

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