-2(x-5)=1

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Solution for -2(x-5)=1 equation:


Simplifying
-2(x + -5) = 1

Reorder the terms:
-2(-5 + x) = 1
(-5 * -2 + x * -2) = 1
(10 + -2x) = 1

Solving
10 + -2x = 1

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 = 1 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + -2x = 1 + -10
-2x = 1 + -10

Combine like terms: 1 + -10 = -9
-2x = -9

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = 4.5

Simplifying
x = 4.5

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