0.8(x-2)=16.0

Solution for 0.8(x-2)=16.0 equation:

Simplifying
0.8(x + -2) = 16.0

Reorder the terms:
0.8(-2 + x) = 16.0
(-2 * 0.8 + x * 0.8) = 16.0
(-1.6 + 0.8x) = 16.0

Solving
-1.6 + 0.8x = 16.0

Solving for variable 'x'.

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

Add '1.6' to each side of the equation.
-1.6 + 1.6 + 0.8x = 16.0 + 1.6

Combine like terms: -1.6 + 1.6 = 0.0
0.0 + 0.8x = 16.0 + 1.6
0.8x = 16.0 + 1.6

Combine like terms: 16.0 + 1.6 = 17.6
0.8x = 17.6

Divide each side by '0.8'.
x = 22

Simplifying
x = 22