-2(x-5)=16

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Solution for -2(x-5)=16 equation:


Simplifying
-2(x + -5) = 16

Reorder the terms:
-2(-5 + x) = 16
(-5 * -2 + x * -2) = 16
(10 + -2x) = 16

Solving
10 + -2x = 16

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 = 16 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + -2x = 16 + -10
-2x = 16 + -10

Combine like terms: 16 + -10 = 6
-2x = 6

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -3

Simplifying
x = -3

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