-5(x-2)=2x-18

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Solution for -5(x-2)=2x-18 equation:


-5(x-2)=2x-18

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-5(x-2)=2x-18

Reorder the terms in parentheses
+(-5x+10)=2x-18

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-5x+10=+2x-18

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-5x-2x=-18-10

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-7x=-28

We divide both sides of the equation by -7 to get x. 
x=4

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