-5(-2x-4)=-40

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Solution for -5(-2x-4)=-40 equation:


Simplifying
-5(-2x + -4) = -40

Reorder the terms:
-5(-4 + -2x) = -40
(-4 * -5 + -2x * -5) = -40
(20 + 10x) = -40

Solving
20 + 10x = -40

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-20' to each side of the equation.
20 + -20 + 10x = -40 + -20

Combine like terms: 20 + -20 = 0
0 + 10x = -40 + -20
10x = -40 + -20

Combine like terms: -40 + -20 = -60
10x = -60

Divide each side by '10'.
x = -6

Simplifying
x = -6

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