-3(x-4)=5

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Solution for -3(x-4)=5 equation: 


Simplifying
-3(x + -4) = 5

Reorder the terms:
-3(-4 + x) = 5
(-4 * -3 + x * -3) = 5
(12 + -3x) = 5

Solving
12 + -3x = 5

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 = 5 + -12

Combine like terms: 12 + -12 = 0
0 + -3x = 5 + -12
-3x = 5 + -12

Combine like terms: 5 + -12 = -7
-3x = -7

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = 2.333333333

Simplifying
x = 2.333333333

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