-5x-2=38

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Solution for -5x-2=38 equation:


Simplifying
-5x + -2 = 38

Reorder the terms:
-2 + -5x = 38

Solving
-2 + -5x = 38

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 + -5x = 38 + 2

Combine like terms: -2 + 2 = 0
0 + -5x = 38 + 2
-5x = 38 + 2

Combine like terms: 38 + 2 = 40
-5x = 40

Divide each side by '-5'.
x = -8

Simplifying
x = -8

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