-2(x-5)=8x+40

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Solution for -2(x-5)=8x+40 equation:


-2(x-5)=8x+40

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-2(x-5)=8x+40

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-2x+10)=8x+40

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-2x+10=+8x+40

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-2x-8x=+40-10

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-10x=+30

We divide both sides of the equation by -10 to get x. 
x=-3

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