-5(x-2)=12

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Solution for -5(x-2)=12 equation:


Simplifying
-5(x + -2) = 12

Reorder the terms:
-5(-2 + x) = 12
(-2 * -5 + x * -5) = 12
(10 + -5x) = 12

Solving
10 + -5x = 12

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '-10' to each side of the equation.
10 + -10 + -5x = 12 + -10

Combine like terms: 10 + -10 = 0
0 + -5x = 12 + -10
-5x = 12 + -10

Combine like terms: 12 + -10 = 2
-5x = 2

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = -0.4

Simplifying
x = -0.4

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