-3(x-2)=16

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Solution for -3(x-2)=16 equation:


Simplifying
-3(x + -2) = 16

Reorder the terms:
-3(-2 + x) = 16
(-2 * -3 + x * -3) = 16
(6 + -3x) = 16

Solving
6 + -3x = 16

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-6' to each side of the equation.
6 + -6 + -3x = 16 + -6

Combine like terms: 6 + -6 = 0
0 + -3x = 16 + -6
-3x = 16 + -6

Combine like terms: 16 + -6 = 10
-3x = 10

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = -3.333333333

Simplifying
x = -3.333333333

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