-2x-8=40

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Solution for -2x-8=40 equation: 


Simplifying
-2x + -8 = 40

Reorder the terms:
-8 + -2x = 40

Solving
-8 + -2x = 40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '8' to each side of the equation.
-8 + 8 + -2x = 40 + 8

Combine like terms: -8 + 8 = 0
0 + -2x = 40 + 8
-2x = 40 + 8

Combine like terms: 40 + 8 = 48
-2x = 48

Divide each side by '-2'.
x = -24

Simplifying
x = -24

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