-2x-21=-16

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Solution for -2x-21=-16 equation: 


Simplifying
-2x + -21 = -16

Reorder the terms:
-21 + -2x = -16

Solving
-21 + -2x = -16

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '21' to each side of the equation.
-21 + 21 + -2x = -16 + 21

Combine like terms: -21 + 21 = 0
0 + -2x = -16 + 21
-2x = -16 + 21

Combine like terms: -16 + 21 = 5
-2x = 5

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -2.5

Simplifying
x = -2.5

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