-2x-5=8

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Solution for -2x-5=8 equation: 


Simplifying
-2x + -5 = 8

Reorder the terms:
-5 + -2x = 8

Solving
-5 + -2x = 8

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '5' to each side of the equation.
-5 + 5 + -2x = 8 + 5

Combine like terms: -5 + 5 = 0
0 + -2x = 8 + 5
-2x = 8 + 5

Combine like terms: 8 + 5 = 13
-2x = 13

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -6.5

Simplifying
x = -6.5

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