-3x-2=16

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Solution for -3x-2=16 equation: 


Simplifying
-3x + -2 = 16

Reorder the terms:
-2 + -3x = 16

Solving
-2 + -3x = 16

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '2' to each side of the equation.
-2 + 2 + -3x = 16 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + -3x = 16 + 2
-3x = 16 + 2

Combine like terms: 16 + 2 = 18
-3x = 18

Divide each side by '-3'.
x = -6

Simplifying
x = -6

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