-5x-2(-2x-4)=12

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Solution for -5x-2(-2x-4)=12 equation:


-5x-2(-2x-4)=12

We simplify the equation to the form, which is simple to understand 
-5x-2(-2x-4)=12

Reorder the terms in parentheses
-5x+(+4x+8)=12

Remove unnecessary parentheses
-5x+4x+8=+12

We move all terms containing x to the left and all other terms to the right. 
-5x+4x=+12-8

We simplify left and right side of the equation. 
-1x=+4

We divide both sides of the equation by -1 to get x. 
x=-4

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