-2(x-7)=20

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Solution for -2(x-7)=20 equation:


Simplifying
-2(x + -7) = 20

Reorder the terms:
-2(-7 + x) = 20
(-7 * -2 + x * -2) = 20
(14 + -2x) = 20

Solving
14 + -2x = 20

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-14' to each side of the equation.
14 + -14 + -2x = 20 + -14

Combine like terms: 14 + -14 = 0
0 + -2x = 20 + -14
-2x = 20 + -14

Combine like terms: 20 + -14 = 6
-2x = 6

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

Simplifying
x = -3

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