-2(x+4)-5=2x+1

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-2(x+4)-5=2x+1

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-2(x+4)-5=2x+1

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-2x-8)-5=2x+1

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-2x-8-5=+2x+1

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x-2x=+1+8+5

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-4x=+14

We divide both sides of the equation by -4 to get x. 
x=-3.5

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