-3(x-4)=-2

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Solution for -3(x-4)=-2 equation:


Simplifying
-3(x + -4) = -2

Reorder the terms:
-3(-4 + x) = -2
(-4 * -3 + x * -3) = -2
(12 + -3x) = -2

Solving
12 + -3x = -2

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-12' to each side of the equation.
12 + -12 + -3x = -2 + -12

Combine like terms: 12 + -12 = 0
0 + -3x = -2 + -12
-3x = -2 + -12

Combine like terms: -2 + -12 = -14
-3x = -14

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 4.666666667

Simplifying
x = 4.666666667

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